Momfuel & Mindset - SEASON 2: Episode 6 - Independent Play: Raising Confident Kids

Momfuel & Mindset - SEASON 2: Episode 6 - Independent Play: Raising Confident Kids

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2567241/fan_mail/new] In this episode we chat with Kari Castro is a former teacher, toddler mom, and founder of EduPlay, a platform helping overwhelmed moms build calmer homes through independent play and screen-free connection. After spending over a decade in the classroom, Kari saw firsthand what happens when children enter school without foundational skills like problem solving, focus, creativity, and resilience. That experience sparked her passion for helping parents build those skills early through everyday play and connection. Through her content, courses, and honest conversations online, Kari helps moms step away from the pressure to constantly entertain, overstimulate, and “do it all,” while raising capable, confident children who can play independently and thrive without relying on screens. Her approach combines teacher expertise with real-life motherhood, giving parents practical tools that actually work in busy homes without adding more overwhelm to their plate. Want to connect with Kari and learn more about her work? Be sure to check out the show notes for links to her website, Instagram, and a special discount code for her independent play course. If today's conversation resonated with you, you won't want to miss the extra resources she's sharing with our listeners! Instagram: @eduplay.together Website: eduplaytogether.com Use code MOMFUEL for 50% off Kari’s independent play course. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2567241/support]

Momfuel & Mindset - SEASON 2: Episode 5 - Wild Womb

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2567241/fan_mail/new] MomFuel & Mindset Podcast | Featuring Kyli Deinarovich Everyone talks about preparing for the baby but who prepares moms? In this episode, childbirth educator and Wild Womb founder Kyli Deinarovich joins us for a powerful conversation about maternal mental health, self-advocacy, and the often-overlooked transition into motherhood. We discuss the challenges moms face, the importance of building a strong support system, and how to confidently navigate pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. This is the conversation every mom deserves to hear. 💛🎙️ 👉 Check out Kyli's resources, website, and ways to connect with her below! Website: wildwomb.mykajabi.com IG: @wild.womb.kyli  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2567241/support]

Momfuel & Mindset - SEASON 2: Episode 4 - Summer Pressure

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2567241/fan_mail/new] As the school year winds down and summer begins, moms everywhere are feeling the pressure...packed calendars, emotional kids, endless snacks, disrupted routines, and the invisible mental load that somehow gets even heavier this time of year. In this episode, we’re diving into the chaos of end-of-school transitions and the overwhelming expectations moms carry into summer. From juggling activities and childcare to managing guilt and burnout, this conversation is your reminder that you don’t have to make summer “perfect” to make it meaningful. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2567241/support]

Momfuel & Mindset - SEASON 2: Episode 3 - Gentle Parenting!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2567241/fan_mail/new] We all want to be the calm, emotionally regulated mom… until you’re exhausted, overstimulated, touched out, running on cold coffee, and your teenager just hit you with the eye roll of the century. 😅 In this episode, we’re talking about the real side of gentle parenting — the mom rage, the guilt after snapping, nervous system overload, and the pressure to stay calm all the time. Whether you’re parenting toddlers, teenagers, or both at once, this is the honest conversation moms actually need. Because believing in gentle parenting doesn’t mean parenting always feels gentle. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2567241/support]

Momfuel & Mindset SEASON2: Episode 2 - Sleepovers!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2567241/fan_mail/new] Sleepovers used to feel simple… until we became parents. In this episode, we’re talking about the modern-day debate around sleepovers — the anxiety, the safety concerns, the pressure from kids, and the guilt parents sometimes feel for saying no. We’re diving into how parenting has changed, why so many parents feel more cautious now, and how to navigate conversations around boundaries, trust, peer pressure, social media, and keeping kids safe without parenting from fear. We’re also talking about the emotional side of it all: wanting your kids to have fun childhood memories while also listening to your gut as a parent. Whether your answer is always yes, always no, or “it depends,” this conversation is honest, respectful, and incredibly relatable for today’s parents. Get your hands on Chrissy's freebie https://shop.beacons.ai/chrissygrant/eeeb3196-2e4f-440e-a540-424906a2ca4e [https://shop.beacons.ai/chrissygrant/eeeb3196-2e4f-440e-a540-424906a2ca4e] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2567241/support]