When You Struggle Staying Consistent in Creating Your Dreams

When You Struggle Staying Consistent in Creating Your Dreams

As a mom, do you ever feel frustrated that you just can't seem to stay consistent with the little (or big) things necessary to create the dreams living in your heart? In this episode, Ruth shares 4 tips to apply when you're in this situation. Without giving away too much, you'll hear about: * Practicing self-compassion * Why you are NOT a lazy person * What we can learn from the lazy river * A reminder to let it be fun and enjoy your journey Plus, juicy details on the Creative Goddess Experience! Our January cohort is now enrolling and it's gonna be life-transforming.

Healing Trauma from my LDS mission, Personality & Trauma, + Higher Self POEM!

I go a little all over the place in today’s episode but there is so much great content here! Tune in to 26:10 to hear the first poem I’ve shared publicly (it’s one of my favorites!) A few things addressed in this episode: * Higher Self vs pseudo-self * How trauma affects our personality * Energy healing helps us heal trauma and return to the truth of who we really are * Returning to Authentic Living * Worrying about what other people will think * Watching my personality change after experiencing trauma * My experience with healing from my LDS mission * Restoring what was lost * A vision of my higher, eternal self * A Poem I wrote describing my eternal self * Asking for my needs + a change in childcare I’m opening new spots in my Reimagine Motherhood: The Creative Goddess program! Check out my website for more information and to schedule your free consultation call. I can’t wait to hear from you! More info at: RuthSmedley.com

Motherhood and my Fear of Hell

Getting vulnerable in today's episode talking about the greatest challenge to pursuing my dreams and embracing my calling. Other topics include: * What to do when you feel pressure * Conflict between dreams and motherhood * Making choices without shame * Living with trauma as a mom * Stepping out of the traditional full-time mom box * Raising the earth together * Realizing we're really not alone * Creating language to discuss and solve the problems * PMS and sacred cycle ~~~Show Notes~~~ Tender Leaves of Hope by Meghan Decker

Going to College to 'Just be a Mom'

*Today's episode dives into the life experiences that led me to becoming a mother (my lifelong dream) without any back-up plan to fall back on when I unexpectedly realized full-time stay-at-home mama isn't actually my jam.* Other Highlights: * message for my traumatized returned missionary self * creating a life with intention and power * putting yourself back into the equation (spoiler alert! This is essential!) * miscarriage * acceptable career choices * the easy out * mom guilt and fear * current challenge * manifesting desire Sometimes wading through life's struggles can feel lonely, especially for those of us who are also drowning in the sea of motherhood! There's a dream in us asking for breath, but it's mostly drowning with us. You need a mama support team and cheer squad! (Pick me!) I'm your host, Ruth Smedley. I help women (especially moms!) make peace with themselves and ignite their inner flame. Tune in for weekly inspiration, validation, encouragement, and celebration. For more on the services I offer, check out my website at ruthsmedley.com and follow me on IG @HealwithRuth

Take Up Space -Boundaries - Mom Guilt - Ocean Dreams

Real talk with Ruth, y'all! Join me for my Sunday musings as we discover inspiring gems, look at some real struggles, and dream into a bright future. Today's episode includes topics like taking up space (do it, Mama!), energetic boundaries, money + starting a business, *mom guilt*, and the ocean. Sometimes wading through life's struggles can feel lonely, especially for those of us who are also drowning in the sea of motherhood! There's a dream in us asking for breath, but it's mostly drowning with us. You need a mama support team and cheer squad! (Pick me!) I'm your host, Ruth Smedley. I help women (especially moms!) make peace with themselves and ignite their inner flame. Tune in for weekly inspiration, validation, encouragement, and celebration. For more on the services I offer, check out my website at ruthsmedley.com and follow me on IG @Healwith Welcome to the HEAL WITH RUTH podcast. show notes: the sisterhood circle I talk about was led by @awakeningwithgina