Mom at 41 with Dr. Karen Osburn

112: Thank You and Goodbye

The Mom at 41 Podcast has had a good run, and I am so thankful for you listening over this past year.  But expansion is happening in my life, and I have decided to end this podcast. In this FINAL Episode I discuss: [http://www.momat41.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/karen-and-ed-134.jpg] * WHY I decided to end Mom at 41 * what triggered me in making this decision * what I’m now doing instead, and feel inspired and called to do * the details of my NEW podcast:Women Wanting More [http://clika.pe/l/9048/25694/] * * Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 110: Take Responsibility For Your Life! [http://www.momat41.com/110-take-responsibility-for-your-life/] Episode 109: Vulnerability is THE Way [http://www.momat41.com/109-vulnerability-is-the-way/] Episode 98: Don’t Forget About Your Marriage [http://www.momat41.com/episode-98-dont-forget-about-your-marriage/] ResourcesSUBSCRIBE to the Women Wanting More Newsletter [http://clika.pe/l/9048/25694/]to get all the latest updates of the new Women Wanting More Podcast that launches on August 24, 2015. Warrior on Fire Podcast [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/warrior-on-fire/id963009967?mt=2]: Subscribe and listen, and share with EVERY man you know. The message is that important.  Really. Wake Up Warrior: watch this video [https://www.facebook.com/drkarenrosburn/posts/10152907087207811?pnref=story]of Garrett J. White’s message.  Goosebumps. Mom at 41 Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/DrKarenMomat41]Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Pagehere [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mom-at-41/862363077125691]and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter [https://karenosburn.leadpages.net/mom-at-41-opt-in-2/]Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletterhere [https://karenosburn.leadpages.net/mom-at-41-opt-in-2/]to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.

111: It Has Nothing to Do With Discipline

Is it all about being a disciplined person when it comes to being successful?  Do you have to have motivation FIRST, in order to BE a disciplined person?  Or it there something else that matter MORE?   In this Episode I discuss: [http://www.momat41.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/11825094_10152893799557811_6797241581038896343_n.jpg]how getting what you want in life has NOTHING to do with discpline * what the real determining factor is in creating success * what I do each day to stay on task in fulfilling my Core 4 as taught by Garrett J. White fromWake up Warrior [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/warrior-on-fire/id963009967?mt=2] * Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 110: Take Responsibility For Your Life! [http://www.momat41.com/110-take-responsibility-for-your-life/] Episode 106: No More Vanilla [http://www.momat41.com/episode-106-no-more-vanilla/] Episode 104: Are you Growing or Dying? [http://www.momat41.com/episode-104-are-you-growing-or-are-you-dying/] Episode 103: I’m Not Enough and Other Lies I Used to Tell Myself [http://www.momat41.com/episode-103-im-not-enough-and-other-lies-i-used-to-tell-myself/] ResourcesThe One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan “You don’t need to be a discplined person to be sucessful.  In fact, you can become successful with less discipline than you think, for one simple reason: success is about doing the right thing, not about doing everything right. ” My recent Facebook Post [https://www.facebook.com/karen.osburn.9/posts/10152887974062811?pnref=story]about my husband’s experience at Warrior Week (and watch the mini-documentary made about it) Momma Action StepIn what area of your life (your body, relationships with your kids and husband, time for yourself to connect spiritually, and in your work) do you need to just do the fuckin’ work to get to where you want to be?  Tell the truth.  Journal if you need to in order to discover this AND commit to just doing the work.  You got this, Momma! Mom at 41 Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/DrKarenMomat41]Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Pagehere [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mom-at-41/862363077125691]and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter [https://karenosburn.leadpages.net/mom-at-41-opt-in-2/]Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletterhere [https://karenosburn.leadpages.net/mom-at-41-opt-in-2/]to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.

110: Take Responsibility for Your Life!

Does Life just happen to you?  Do you blame other people for who and where you are?  Or do your OWN your choices and where you are in your Life right now? In this Episode I discuss: [http://www.momat41.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/11800464_1644634109116702_1778135692980283347_n.jpg] * the STORY that we often tell ourselves as to why our Life is the way it is * why we need to really QUESTION this limiting belief * how my husband Ed has taken responsbility for a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease from 2009, and has realized after his experience at Warrior Week that his STORY of being a sick man was bullshit * why I believe that taking Responsibility for your actions, choices, and decisions is the ONLY way for change to come about in your Life Related Mom at 41 EpisodesEpisode 109: Vulnerability is THE Way [http://www.momat41.com/109-vulnerability-is-the-way/] Episode 106: No More Vanilla [http://www.momat41.com/episode-106-no-more-vanilla/] Episode 107: You Are a Product of Your Environment [http://www.momat41.com/episode-107-you-are-a-product-of-your-environment/] ResourcesMy recent Facebook Post [https://www.facebook.com/karen.osburn.9/posts/10152887974062811?pnref=story]about my husband’s experience at Warrior Week (and watch the mini-documentary made about it) Momma Action StepWhere do you need to take some responsibility for where you are RIGHT NOW in your Life? Mom at 41 Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/DrKarenMomat41]Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Pagehere [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mom-at-41/862363077125691]and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter [https://karenosburn.leadpages.net/mom-at-41-opt-in-2/]Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletterhere [https://karenosburn.leadpages.net/mom-at-41-opt-in-2/]to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.

109: Vulnerability is THE Way

Vulnerability shows weakness?  Vulnerability shows strength? Which one do you believe? In this Episode I discuss: [http://www.momat41.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bb-download-1-copy-2.jpg] * how vulnerability has been a KEY component in allowing me to become who I am today * how people often see vulnerability as a sign of weakness (and boy, are they wrong!) * my journey over the last 2 decades to become comfortable with being vulnerable * why I think you should consider becoming more vulnerable, and the ONE THING it will create for you in your Life Related Mom at 41 EpisodesEpisode 106: No More Vanilla [http://www.momat41.com/episode-106-no-more-vanilla/] Episode 104: Are You Growing or Dying? [http://www.momat41.com/episode-104-are-you-growing-or-are-you-dying/] Episode 3: Kai’s Story: The 36 Hour Roller Coaster Ride to Becoming a Mom Again [http://www.momat41.com/episode-3-kais-story-36-hour-roller-coaster-ride-becoming-mom/] Episode 2: First Time Mom: Tyson’s Story [http://www.momat41.com/first-time-mommy-tysons-story-2/] ResourcesWarrior on Fire Podcast [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/warrior-on-fire/id963009967?mt=2](not just for men, however, I highly recommend you also share this podcast with the men you know in your life) Momma Action StepBe vulnerable about ONE thing today.  A conversation with a friend, a post on Facebook, or whatever you can do to be more real and honest TODAY. Mom at 41 Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/DrKarenMomat41]Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Pagehere [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mom-at-41/862363077125691]and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter [https://karenosburn.leadpages.net/mom-at-41-opt-in-2/]Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletterhere [https://karenosburn.leadpages.net/mom-at-41-opt-in-2/]to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.

108: Life Before Kids, Date Nights, and Finding Your Tribe with Mom at 41 Listener Nuala Kelly

What an absolute honour and pleasure it was to have an intimate converation about Motherhood with avid Mom at 41 Listener, Nuala Kelly! In this episode Nuala and I discuss: * the longing that we sometimes have for our life before Kids * how vital it is to have special Date Time with your partner, and why many people frown upon couples who put their Marriage first * the stigma on Moms who take time for themselves away from the kids * the painful experience of miscarriage with her first pregnancy and the heartbreak that she went through at that time * how ovarian cancer at a younger age and the strength she gained from that experience helped her through her miscarriage * why you need to Find your Tribe as a Mom, and connect with Moms other Moms Related Mom at 41 EpisodesEpisode 103: I'm Not Enough and Other Lies I Used to Tell Myself? [http://www.momat41.com/episode-103-im-not-enough-and-other-lies-i-used-to-tell-myself/] Episode 98: Don't Forget About Your Marriage [http://www.momat41.com/episode-98-dont-forget-about-your-marriage/] Episode 91: The Honest Struggle of Career and Kids Tally Abecassis from First Day Back Podcast [http://www.momat41.com/episode-91/] Episode 35: I Almost Had a Daughter [http://www.momat41.com/almost-daughter-2/] How Can you Connect with Nuala?Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nuala.kelly.35?fref=ts] Twitter [https://twitter.com/dnaequalsfood] Instagram [https://instagram.com/dnaequalsfood] Mom at 41 Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mom-at-41/862363077125691] Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Pagehere [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mom-at-41/862363077125691]and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter [https://karenosburn.leadpages.net/mom-at-41-opt-in-2/] Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletterhere [https://karenosburn.leadpages.net/mom-at-41-opt-in-2/]to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.