Motherhood Aligned

At what age is it appropriate to give your kid a smartphone? How can we #savethekids from the dangers of social media?  This is the work Collin Kartchner dedicated what ended up being the final years of his life to. I had planned to have Collin on the Podcast to share his mission, but unfortunately, that time never came. Collin Kartchner passed away suddenly on October 20th, 2020. So, even though he cannot be here today, it is my honor to share his mission with all of you. He fought hard for our kids and it's in our hands now to carry the torch. Today in our country and across the globe we are seeing an epidemic rise in the levels of anxiety, depression, and suicide among our teenagers. According to the CDC, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10-24 year old Americans. The rate of death by suicide in people 10-24 years old increased 57.4% over the 10 year period from 2007 to 2018. Much of this epidemic has been attributed to the rise of cell phones and social media over the last decade.  Let's dive in and tackle this important topic. Links Mentioned: Collin Kartchner Tedx Talk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMb0wqTqE_4&t=636s] #SaveTheKids [https://savethekids.us/] Collin Kartchner Website [https://www.collinkartchner.com/] Gabb Wireless [https://gabbwireless.com/z2/] Don't Miss: Collin Kartchner Celebration of Life [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ2I049VIuY&t=264s] Collin Kartchner Memorial Fund [https://www.gofundme.com/f/collin-kartchner-memorial-fund]To Support Collin's beautiful wife and 4 kids The Collin Kartchner Podcast [https://www.collinkartchner.com/podcast] Let's Connect: Website [https://www.motherhoodaligned.com] Email: katy@motherhoodaligned.com Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/motherhoodaligned] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodaligned]

What does 'living in alignment' actually mean and how do we actually do that? That's exactly what I dive into for this episode. When you're feeling stuck or like something is just "off" in your life, or that you're afraid you're missing out on living a truly fulfilled life - it's because you're likely out of alignment. We'll talk about aligning your values, priorities, and mind and how to do that so you're living an authentic, purposeful, and fulfilling life. Links Mentioned Free Consult Call with Katy [https://motherhoodaligned.hbportal.co/schedule/5eff908a7b842c1f8c8b09cc] Core Values List [https://www.cmu.edu/career/documents/my-career-path-activities/values-exercise.pdf] Episode 2: Balance is a Myth [https://www.motherhoodaligned.com/blog/balanceinmotherhood]Episode 17: A Life-Changing Through Model [https://www.motherhoodaligned.com/blog/brooke-castillo-thought-model] Connect Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodaligned] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/motherhoodaligned] Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/motherhoodaligned]

Today's topic is huge. It is something a lot of us have been lacking this year, and something the world needs more of. We’re going to be talking about Connection: The importance of connection with our kids, social connection during Covid,  and finally (and most importantly), the connection we have with ourselves. With a quick google search of “the importance of human connection” you’ll get a ton of articles and studies supporting the value of feeling connected. Human connection is basically relationships. Brene Brown, who I love,  defines connection as “the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” So let's dive in! --- Links Mentioned: Show Notes [https://www.motherhoodaligned.com/blog/connect-with-your-kids] EventBrite [https://www.eventbrite.com] Conscious Parenting Group Program/Coaching [https://www.motherhoodaligned.com/motherhood-aligned-group] 1:1 Coaching for Moms [https://www.motherhoodaligned.com/work-with-me] Motherhood Aligned Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/motherhoodaligned] Connect on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodaligned]

In today's episode, Dr. Gena Lester from Education Prep Centers shares the truth behind getting college scholarships and reducing the cost of college. This is something you want to be thinking about EARLY, so be sure to tune in for some solid tips and tricks to best prepare your teen for getting into college (and how to get extra $$ towards it!) About Today's Guest: Dr. Gena Lester is a speaker and college admissions expert with over 25 years of experience. She’s also a Mom who has been in the same place as other families, so she gets it. It was her experience as a Mom that spurred her passion to provide resources, tools, and advice to other parents and their teens, who struggle with the college admissions and scholarship process. Through her college admissions expertise, Dr. Lester helped her three children secure college scholarship offers totaling over $1.5 million combined. She developed a system “U-Niquely-U” which helps teens discover themselves and find the perfect fit and best match in the college selection process. Her formula will help teens get into the college of their dreams and walk away with scholarships to boot. Dr. Lester applied her extensive background and wrote College Admissions Secrets: Your Teen’s Unique Game Plan to ACE their Application and Get Into Their Dream School, an international best-selling book. She takes readers behind the college admission curtain and shares what colleges look for in incoming students. LINKS: Connect with Katy Show Notes [https://www.motherhoodaligned.com/blog/college-scholarship-tips] Motherhood Aligned Instagram [https://www.insta] Motherhood Aligned Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/motherhoodaligned] Connect with Gena College Admissions Free Challenge [https://educationprepcenters.clickfunnels.com/5-day-gameplan-optin] Education Prep Centers Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/educationprep/] Education Prep Centers Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/educationprepcenters/] Education Prep Centers Twitter [ https://twitter.com/edprepcenters ] Education Prep Centers Website [https://www.educationprepcenters.com] Education Prep Centers Accepted Academy [https://www.acceptedacademy.com/education-prep-centers ]

Today’s episode shows us how finding a hobby with deeper meaning can make a positive impact on our mental health. Amanda Anderson is here to share her story on how she turned her nasty postpartum depression around through art. Amanda is the founder of the Sketched and Sealed Art Membership and is an advocate for women to dedicate time for themselves, learn a new hobby, and creatively document their life and take control over their mental health. As you’ll hear she’s been through some dark times, but ultimately found her purpose and direction and is going to share with us how she came out ahead. LINKS: Show Notes [https://www.motherhoodaligned.com/blog/finding-a-hobby-with-deeper-meaning] Motherhood Aligned on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/motherhoodaligned] Motherhood Aligned on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodaligned] Sketched And Sealed Membership [https://www.sketchedandsealed.com/art-membership] Free Art Club [https://www.sketchedandsealed.com/free-art-club] Scholarship/Giving Back [https://www.sketchedandsealed.com/giving-back] Amanda's Podcast: Safely Spoken [https://www.sketchedandsealed.com/safely-spoken] Amanda Anderson/Sketched and Sealed on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sketchedandsealed] Amanda Anderson/Sketched and Sealed on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sketchedandsealed/]