Deactivate the Inner Critic

Mom as a Spiritual Path

Recognizing her path as a mom, as her spiritual path, gave Caren a perspective that helped her change. In this episode she shares how you too can approach being a 'Mom' as a spiritual path and weaves in the famous poem by Kahlil Gibran, "On Children" to help inspire you, as it did her. Caren also shares a true story of how the ripples of this transformation were on full display in a very touching interaction between her 3 1/2 yr old grandson and 7 year old granddaughter. Proof that this path works! ⁠Check out our Resources for Moms ⁠ [https://www.meditationmomma.com/resources-for-moms/%E2%81%A0] Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Meditation Momma⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.meditationmomma.com/%E2%81%A0]. Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

It's About Connection. Not Stuff!

On one hand you know relationships matter more than stuff. Yet the reality is that it’s hard to choose the relationship when you’re watching your vision of the way you 'want things to be' explode before your eyes. In this episode, Caren shares several touching stories to inspire you to let go of what you think it's all supposed to look like and how it’s supposed to be, so you can open your heart and find those moments of connection that are where the real magic of the holidays is found. Transcript⁠ [https://www.meditationmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/MedMom-Podcast-Transcript-S3-E5.pdf] Check out our Resources for Moms ⁠ [https://www.meditationmomma.com/resources-for-moms/%E2%81%A0] Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Meditation Momma⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.meditationmomma.com/%E2%81%A0]. Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

Mission Control to the Rescue!

When we think we're not doing a good enough job as moms, many of us try to control things and outcomes to help convince ourselves WE ARE doing a good job. But this only backfires because, as Caren shares in this episode, the hard-learned truth is that we have no control over the people and events in our lives. None. The only thing we can actually control is our attitude. Join us as Caren shares her 'favorite Christmas story of all time' and how you can learn how to show up for the life that is happening in between all the plans--with an attitude that helps you trust the magic life brings.   ⁠Check out our Resources for Moms ⁠ [https://www.meditationmomma.com/resources-for-moms/%E2%81%A0] Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Meditation Momma⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.meditationmomma.com/%E2%81%A0]. Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director Transcript [https://www.meditationmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/MedMom-Podcast-Transcript-S3-E4-1.pdf]

Who Says So?

Join us as Caren encourages moms to question all the "shoulds" and expectations that have you thinking you have to do it all. The pressure and stress it adds to your holidays can lead to the place of white knuckling it just to get through, or hearing yourself say, "I can't wait till the holidays are over!"  Which totally sucks! Caren helps you find a way to deal with those voices in your head by first asking, "Who says so?" and then gives you a meditation technique along with some stories to help you find the strength to choose what is in alignment with your values--with what works for you and your family.  Check out our Resources for Moms [https://www.meditationmomma.com/resources-for-moms/] ⁠Learn more about ⁠⁠Meditation Momma⁠⁠. [https://www.meditationmomma.com/] Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director Transcript [https://www.meditationmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Podcast-Transcript-S3-E3.pdf]

Deactivate the Inner Critic

In this episode, Caren talks about that damn inner critic that many mothers face.  It can be worse during the holiday season. She shares the detrimental effects of self-criticism and comparison, and offers ideas for shifting our inner dialogue towards kindness, self-love, and acceptance. Through personal anecdotes, Caren emphasizes the importance of compassion and recognizing that everyone has their story.   ⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠ [⁠meditationmomma.ac-page.com/mm-nl-signup ⁠] Learn more about ⁠Meditation Momma⁠ [https://www.meditationmomma.com/⁠]. Learn about our ⁠online classes⁠ [⁠https://www.meditationmomma.com/classes-at-hamsa-meditation-center/].⁠⁠ [https://www.meditationmomma.com/classes-at-hamsa-meditation-center/]  Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director Transcript [https://www.meditationmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MedMom-Podcast-Transcript-S3-E2.pdf]