Mom Inspired Show With Amber Sandberg

Do you find that you get stressed out for the holidays vs. being excited for them? Today, Jenny Stemmerman from Your Life Rocks and I talk about how it can be so easy to get stressed out as moms when it comes to the holidays.   This episode is more of a conversation between friends that we wanted to include you in on and just share our experiences and most likely you will be able to relate to one of us if not both.  We discuss how we try to keep things simple but special and how we have similarities but also different approaches when it comes to the holidays and what that looks like.  One topic that stood out to me is how do we prioritize other family members and what they want for their holidays.  Hear what we have to say about this topic and more on the podcast. Click here to get access to my gift guide for husbands - Stocking stuffer ideas for your guy!   If you liked this episode, check out the interview I did with Alexandra Kuykendall about not feeling stressed for Christmas:  Don't feel stresse

Do you find that when challenges come up in your life that you forget to remember the good things too? Today we have Wendi Lou Lee on the show, some of you might know her as "Baby Grace" from Little House on the Prairie.   Wendi shares with us her journey of being on the show for 4 seasons all before starting Kindergarten.  She also shares here story about having brain surgery to remove a tumor and how God worked through the worst circumstances to reveal His great love for her.  We also talk about comparison and how it's very easy to fall into that trap especially as women. Wendi opens up with us on how she handled fear and anxiety during that challenging time in her life.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.     If you liked this episode, check out the interview I did with Nichole Nordeman on embracing motherhood:  https://mominspiredshow.com/embracing-motherhood-nichole-nordeman-83/   Resources mentioned in the show: Guest Info: Wendi Lou LeeWendi's book: A Prairie Dev

Are you finding that you have more time on your hands and not sure what you want to do with your life? Today we have Camilla Jean on the show and we talk about women wanting to start new chapter's in their lives and where to begin.  Many moms out there might be finding themselves with more time on their hands and are wanting to generate income by starting a side business or a full blown business but just don't know where to start. Camilla Jean talks to us about identifying strengths, experiences and passions to help ignite their ideas. One point that really stood out to me is when she talked about getting our families to support our ideas so that everyone feels involved and invested in our business idea.  Hear what she says about these topics and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, check out the series I did with Samantha Johnston : https://mominspiredshow.com/47-creating-brand-represents-personality-brand-strategist-samantha-johnston/ Guest Info: Camilla Jean Ringkob Website:www.

Do you find yourself feeling lonely even though we are connected with technology and social media? Today we have Noelle Cordeaux on the show and we talk about why we are feeling so isolated and lonely and how social media could be impacting that. She shares with us how online social capital doesn't transfer to real life.  Why loneliness is a warning signal that it's time to find your tribe. One point that really stood out to me is when she talked about how our phones can trigger the same brain chemicals as addiction. Hear what she says about these topics and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, check out the series I did with Melissa Sharpe:  What motivates us to gather a community? Guest Info: Noelle Cordeaux Noelle is offering listeners a $200 off and a free six step guide to becoming a coach if they go to https://www.jrni.co/podcast Website:www.jrni.co/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/jrni_co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JRNICoaching/ Note: This page contains some a

Are you looking for a fun family vacation that also can be relaxing? Today I am doing a replay of my Disney Cruise episode because many people have asked me the difference between going to Disney parks and Disney cruises.  So if you have been considering going on a Disney cruise then this episode will be perfect to listen too. I go over the things that I personally loved, and why its worth going.  I also share my experience with the kids club and why I thought it was amazing and how it felt completely safe. Hear what I say about these topics and more on the podcast. Did you know that my travel services cost you nothing? That's right, I get paid by the vendor so it's completely risk free to have me help you plan your next vacation.  If you are wanting to go on a Disney Cruise or have any questions on any other trips feel free to email me at ambersandberg@hkluxurytravel.com Guest Contact Info: Amber Sandberg Website: http://mominspiredshow.com/ Facebook page: Mom Inspired Living Instagram: https://www.inst

Have you ever felt nervous about raising a confident girl? Today we have Amy Klein on the show and we talk about raising confident girls.  Amy shares with us how in the workforce she felt like there weren't enough women fighting for other women and lifting them up as they climbed the corporate ladder. She realized that women didn't have the confidence that men naturally did in regards to their career and how that impacted their future. She recognized that in order to have women be confident as adults that it needs to start when they are younger. So she created a business to help girls be the best version of themselves. We talk about navigating positive body image, social media, bullying and peer pressure. Hear what she says about these topics and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, check out the series I did with Melissa Sharpe about raising our daughters: https://mominspiredshow.com/60-leave-no-girl-behind-series-part-1/ Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss pr

Have you been wanting to get away on a vacation that you feel completely pampered and stress free? Earlier this month I had the privilege to go to Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Mexico and stayed at several luxury properties.  For those of you that don't know my story, I am a travel agent with H & K Luxury Travel and earlier this Spring I got invited to a dinner here in Nashville for travel agents.  I met some amazing people that represented luxury properties in Mexico, especially in Cabo.  So, I decided to go check out these amazing places for myself so that I could come back and share with you my experience. I stayed at 5 different resorts so that I could see the difference between each of them in order to help my travel clients.  I had the best time, it felt like a mix of Scottsdale/Palm Springs and Hawaii depending on which resort you were at. If customer service is high on your list for when you travel than you will want to make sure you stay at one of these properties. If you have a big birthday or anniver

Have you ever felt a nudge to go after something that would take a leap of faith? Today Founder and Publisher of Little Lamb Books Rachel Pellegrino on the show. We dive into how she started her journey as well as talking about some of her favorite christian books for kids especially chapter books.  Rachel shares with us how she decided to go from being a teacher to starting her own publishing company and how it really was a leap of faith.  She shares with us how important it is to have kids reading and some tips with helping kiddos who don't love to read to be able to read more.  One topic that Rachel mentioned that stood out to me is when she said how important it is to read to your kids even when they know how to read. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, check out the interview I did with Erin Odom on motherhood and side hustles: Budgeting, Motherhood and finding your side hustle Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program

Do you ever struggle with feeling not good enough? Today we have author and coach Alison Robertson on the show today.  Alison shares with us her journey of being an actress in L.A. to becoming a speaker, coach and now author.  We talk about the challenges that moms have when trying to figure out how to design the life they really want. We talk about how easy it is for moms to not feel like they are enough and they can be so hard on themselves.  I ask her about what does she recommend for those of us that feel paralyzed by fear and how to really go after what we really want.  One topic that really stood out to me is when Alison shared her thoughts on gifts vs. passions. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, check out the interview I did with Alli Worthington about creating the life you were meant to live : https://mominspiredshow.com/creating-the-life-you-were-meant-to-live-alli-worthington-101/ Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight los

Do you have food sensitivities and feel completely stuck on what you can eat? Today we have Jessica DeMay from Real Food with Jessica on the show today.  I thought it would be so fun to have her on the show to talk about why she started her blog on making delicious food that people who have food sensitivities or allergies can enjoy.  I feel like so many of us are having to cut out certain foods in order to feel better but then we are left with feeling overwhelmed on what we can eat that actually taste good. So I asked Jessica for some of her popular recipes that I have included in the show notes so that you can make it at home! One thing that stood out to me during our talk is a low FODMAP diet and what that means and how she has recipes for that on her website! Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, check out my 2 part episode with Kim Maravich where she talks about foods and supplements that help prevent cancer: Healing foods to prevent cancer Resources men

Have you ever considered doing a house swap? Today we have Annie Dickerson back on the show.  When she came on the show before (episode 124 where we talk about real estate investing) she had mentioned going to Spain with her family for a month doing a home exchange. I knew I would want to have her back on the show to do a casual episode where we talk about her experience and if it's worth doing.  I asked her what she was most nervous about, how it all works, and what she wished she would of known before hand. One topic that stood out to me is what she gained by living somewhere else with her family for a month. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, check out my previous episode with Annie about Real Estate Investing and how easy it can be: Learn about passive real estate investing for moms! Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program: I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert. On thi

Do you ever feel bogged down with staying on top of your money? Have you ever been curious to know if you can really "emergency proof" your life?  Do your wheels spin with trying to figure out how much you really do need in savings? Deb also shares with us that retirement isn't a particular age like 65 and that some parents are sacrificing their retirement in order to send their kids to college and why that isn't the best plan! One thing that stood out to me is when Deb shared with us that we most likely are not maximizing our charitable giving and what that would look like.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, you might like the episode I did with Christina Gatteri about finding the right financial planner for you: Finding the right financial planner Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program: I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert. On this first episode of the series you’ll  

Do you ever feel like your wheels are spinning? Have you ever wondered if your home would run more smoothly if you had a better home management system that worked for you? Now I am not talking Pinterest pretty, I am talking real systems that are practical!  Ann shares with us some tips that she provides her clients with in regards to helping them get out of chaos and be more organized in their home. I also ask her to share her thoughts on work-at-home moms and how to best structure their days to make it the most successful. One thing that stood out to me was the things that really work against us when trying to set up a home management system and the things to avoid. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, you might like the episode I did with Stephanie about simplifying your life: Simplify Your Life Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program: I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighber

Do you feel like kids are losing respect for their parents these days? Have you ever thought that parents are losing control of their kids? Ginger shares with us that in her book she talks about why asking kids "why are you acting like that" in regards to misbehaving or being rude is not the best question to be asking.  She highly encourages us to use the Bible as the manual for parenting and how her book addresses a different verbal offense in each chapter.  One thing that stood out to me is her advice on ineffective discipline that parents should avoid? Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program: I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert. On this first episode of the series you’ll  find out: What intermittent fasting is and how it works How intermittent fasting can help you lose weight and keep it off Nutritional myths that could be keeping you from losing weight How

  Do you fear that you might not be raising your boys to be the men that you hoped and prayed for? I had the pleasure of speaking with author and pastor Mike Fabarez as we talk about his new book Raising Men, Not Boys.  Mike shares with us how important it is to raise Godly men and how that starts from a young age. He shares with us his thoughts on dating, getting them to sweat daily, setting his spiritual trajectory, the dynamics between a mom and a son as they get older and more.  One story that really stood out to me is he made it a priority to have a date night with his wife once week, no matter what!   Hear more on that topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode then you will most likely like this episode on Teens and Screens:teens and screens   Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program: I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert. On this first episode of the series you’ll  find out: What intermittent fasting

Do you fear that your kids will have a bad relationship with food? Have you ever thought what it would look like to have a healthy relationship with food? How to make food more neutral, and not such a big deal? Dana, goes over our responsibilty as parents to help our kids eat well and how some things we could be doing are actually harming them when we think we are helping them!  This episode is very eye opening and honestly, it makes you think differently about the way we teach our kids about food.  Something that stood out to me is when Dana shared some ideas that are outside of the box when it comes to getting your kids to have a healthy mindset about food. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, you might like the series I did with Amanda Nighbert on Intermittent Fasting, carb cycling, exercising and how to maintain your weight loss.  Intermittent fasting and losing weight Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program: I had th

Do you feel like you are losing the battle with screen time with your kids? I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Kathy Koch about losing connection with our families due to all the screen time but she shares with us on how "we can connect again with our kids in a wireless world!"  One thing that really stood out to me was that teens are experiencing what we call FOMO (fear of missing out) and we chat about how as parents we can work through this with our teens.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode make sure to check out the episode I did on the Birds and the Bess with Mary Flo Ridley: When is it too young to talk to our kids about sex Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program: I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert. On this first episode of the series you’ll  find out: What intermittent fasting is and how it works How intermittent fasting can help you lose weight and keep it

When do you think it's too young to talk to your kids about sex? Birds & Bees are back and they are trying to revolutionize the topic of sex! If you missed my first episode with Megan, feel free to go back and listen to episode 72. Today, Mary Flo and I will be talking about how to bring up sex to your kids if you haven't broached the subject yet.  She talks to us about how will our kids process the idea of sex, and how we don't want to let that be in the hands of school or the culture, we need to navigate that with them.  She asks "how do we formulate the message that reflects our values. They need to hear OUR voice on this!" We also talk about being a single parent, or military spouse and having to have these talks with the opposite sex. Mary Flo gives us some ideas on how to talk to our kids even if you are holding down the fort on your own. We also discuss pornography and how it creates a very strong addictive behavior.  One thing that stood out to me is when she mentions how we need to be very careful w

Do you ever feel like papers just take over your whole house? Today we have professional organizer, Lisa Woodruff back on the show for part 4 of the 4-part series where we will be talking about papers. Lisa shares with us that its a good idea for kids to have one place where they put their backpack and their school papers that need to be returned to school.  She also talks to us about what we could be doing in the summer to help us pair down papers from the previous school year as well as what to do with certificates and art projects. Lisa also explains where she puts her papers that she needs to address for the week as well as keeping things looking tidy. One topic that really stood out to me is that as Americans we really need to hold on to certain papers over other countries and that truly caught my attention. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, make sure to check out part 1 of this series where we talk about kids bedrooms! https://mominspiredshow.com/

Do you feel like you are always organizing and picking up toys? Today we have professional organizer, Lisa Woodruff back on the show for part 3 of the 4-part series where we will be talking about toys. Lisa shares with us the different stages for toys for different age categories.  She feels after our youngest is seven toys should be located only in their bedroom or a central toy room. By the time your child is 9 to 10 years old they will have focused their toy collections into 2 to 5 passion projects. Then once your child is 12, almost all the their toys can be eliminated completely. One topic that stood out to me is kids having a passion project and what that looks like. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, make sure to check out part 1 of this series where we talk about kids bedrooms! https://mominspiredshow.com/how-to-organize-your-kids-stuff-series-bedrooms-lisa-woodruff-140/ Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss progra