Motherhood without guilt: be kind & let go of perfect

Blanka Falk welcomes Jennifer Erwin to discuss self-worth's impact on motherhood. Jennifer is a women’s empowerment coach dedicated to guiding high-achieving moms through burnout to a thriving, confident life.  After leaving a successful teaching career due to burnout, she found her new calling in life coaching in 2016 and has been supporting women ever since.  As a recovering perfectionist and empathetic high-achiever, Jennifer intimately understands the challenges women face with a loud inner critic, often leading to overwhelm and stress. Her mission is to help women conquer burnout and inner stress and become their own best friend to create purposeful, connected lives. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-erwin-2b2519229/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/JenniferErwinCoaching Youtube:  https://youtube.com/@jennifererwincoaching

What's really holding you back from being a happy, modern Mom?

Blanka Falk welcomes Dr. Ashley Poklar to explore the concept of "good enough" parenting, emphasizing the pitfalls of striving for perfection. Dr. Poklar is a homeschooling mother of 4, a licensed psychologist, and an educator.  Serving as the Clinical Director for Sentinel Foundation, a US based organization that addresses child sex-trafficking and exploitation both domestically and abroad, Ashley seeks to positively impact the lives of childrens and families across the globe.  Ashley bases her career upon the desire to bridge the gaps between parenting, education, and psychology in meaningful ways. They discuss the role of parents as role models, highlighting the importance of balancing harmony within the family. The conversation delves into parenting values, societal expectations, and the impact of the social media comparison trap. www.APoklarPonders.org www.FoundationSentinel.org instagram:  @APoklarPonders LinkedIN: (2) Ashley E. Poklar | LinkedIn 

Moms, turn chaos into creative GOLD

Blanka Falk welcomes writer and mentor Leigh Shulman to explore creativity amidst motherhood’s chaos. With 20+ years of experience, Leigh founded "The Inspired Writer Community" and authored the bestselling "The Writer's Roadmap". Her work appears in "The New York Times", "Washington Post", and more. Living in Argentina, she shares insights on transforming stress into creativity, the power of rituals, and teaching kids to create. They discuss balancing structure with creativity and reigniting inspiration for mothers. Website: https://leighshulman.com Contact form for podcast listeners directly: https://leighshulman.com/podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/theleighshulman

Are you trapped in survival mode as a modern mom

Blanka Falk engages in a conversation with Dr. Emily Guarnotta about the concept of survival mode in motherhood. Dr. Emily Guarnotta is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified perinatal mental health provider who specializes in maternal mental health. She is the owner of Phoenix Health, a therapy practice that supports parents navigating the challenges of parenthood. They explore the prevalence of survival mode among modern moms, highlighting the isolation and childcare challenges that contribute to this state. Dr. Guarnotta identifies signs of burnout and offers advice for coping, emphasizing the importance of creating a thriving daily routine for mothers. Website: https://joinphoenixhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_phoenix_health/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_emily_guarnotta/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoinPhoenixHealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-guarnotta/

Motherhood and me: Balancing parenting with personal passion

Blanka Falk welcomes Sumeet Ahuja to discuss the complex journey of motherhood and self-discovery. Sumeet empowers stressed-out, anxious moms to release trapped emotions, helping them reclaim their inner peace, rediscover their true selves, and live with renewed clarity and purpose.   They delve into struggles with self-worth and the challenge of rediscovering identity amidst societal expectations. Sumeet shares insights on overcoming feelings of comparison and disconnection, emphasizing the importance of self-care and balancing personal goals with motherhood. The conversation highlights redefining success and facing judgment, while exploring the pivotal role of self-compassion. Sumeet offers unconventional tips for mothers seeking self-discovery and strengthening family bonds through personal identity. Website: www.sumeetahuja.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumeetahuja_/profilecard/?igsh=MnVhbzBwaHpsNGs2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sumeet.ahluwalia.1?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Being stressed out as a Mum? Here are your 3 best tips

Blanka Falk sits down with Rita Desnoyers-Garcia to explore the power of self-compassion and mindfulness in transforming family dynamics. Rita has helped people reach their potential for over 30 years. With a BA in Psychology from Holy Cross and an MSSW from Columbia, she worked as a social worker in NYC before a spiritual transformation led her to become a teacher, speaker, and life coach for stressed professional moms. She is the author of "Extraordinary Abundance", "Outside of the Box Love Experiments", and "The Self-Compassion Project" and creator of "The Forest Meditations". Learn more at http://www.becomingawake.com She lives in New Jersey with her family. FB group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmmomalliance Freebie: https://www.becomingawake.com/rapidstressrelief Workbook:  https://www.becomingawake.com/books Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritadesnoyers/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-desnoyers-garcia-06a790b/

How to become an entrepreneur as a mom

Blanka Falk invites Yola Bastos to share her journey as a mother and entrepreneur. Yola delves into the delicate balance of managing a business while nurturing a family, emphasizing the importance of self-care and personal growth. She discusses embracing mistakes as learning opportunities and shares valuable business insights. Yola highlights the significance of strong family bonds and offers advice on strengthening and balancing family relationships. The episode also features listener engagement through questions and stories, alongside a sponsor segment by Family Co. "You are not defined by your mistakes or difficulties. Right now, you have the power to shape your day and your future." - Yola Bastos Yola empowers young women financially and boost medium business profits with effective social media strategies. Link: https://yolabastos.womenflix.org/

How to avoid burn-out for mums

Blanka Falk engages in an insightful conversation with Dr. Susan Landers, who shares her personal challenges and experiences as a working mother. Dr. Landers, a neonatologist with 30+ years in the NICU, raised three children while balancing a demanding career. She shares stories to reassure working mothers that they can be a “good enough mother.” Susan supports moms through her "Substack newsletter, MomsMatter", social media, and blog. She also wrote the eBook "Defeating Burnout: A Guide for Working Mothers." Dr. Landers delves into balancing relationships and self-expectations, highlighting the significance of recognizing and overcoming communication challenges and burnout. She shares her personal burnout story, recovery steps, and offers resources for those seeking support. https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-landersmd/ https://www.instagram.com/susanlandersmd/ https://www.facebook.com/susanlandersmd https://twitter.com/susanlandersmd https://susanlandersmd819.substack.com

The Incredible Benefits of a Growth Mindset and Self-Image

Blanka Falk welcomes Laura Lavrencik to explore how childhood shapes mindset and success. Despite reaching the top 1% in her field, past wounds held Laura back — until she discovered the Path to Achievement. Now, she helps others break free from limiting beliefs to live with confidence and purpose. Laura shares her journey and how early experiences shaped her. *"Wounds from the past can cloud your life— but you can break free and step into your true self!" https://linktr.ee/thetime2startisnow?utm_source=linktree_admin_share

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The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything: kicking off season 4

Blanka Falk kicks off Season 4 with a heartfelt expression of gratitude to the listeners who have supported the podcast journey. This season, the spotlight is on mindset, exploring how it plays a crucial role in motherhood and family dynamics. Blanka emphasizes the importance of cultivating a positive mindset to strengthen family bonds and enhance personal growth. Listeners are encouraged to share their feedback, insights, and personal stories, fostering a community of support and learning as the season unfolds.

Motherhood never ends…and this is beautiful

Blanka Falk welcomes Liz Wolfe, a business coach, author, and speaker who helps entrepreneurs get unstuck and build abundant businesses. Growing up on a sheep farm in Pennsylvania, she learned entrepreneurial skills early. Later, she moved to NYC, where she and her husband, Jon, ran a successful tech consulting business before she transitioned to coaching. Liz focuses on developing abundance mindsets and recently launched a quiz to assess business success potential. Married for 27 years, she also organizes bluegrass jams in NYC, fulfilling her love of music. Website: https://lizwolfecoaching.com Free offer: https://lizwolfecoaching.com/quiz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizwolfecoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizwolfecoach/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiZPlPhb8fgW3sjD2vd6VZA The power of Asking book:  https://www.amazon.com/Power-Asking-Reluctance-Entrepreneur-Accelerator-ebook/dp/B09MBPRW3N/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

The unprofessional Mom

Blanka Falk sits down with Donise Boyd, who is celebrated for her unorthodox approach to motherhood. Donise empowers moms to prioritize themselves, enabling them to live intentionally and fully show up for their families. Donise's mission focuses on enhancing mothers' lives across five key wellness areas: mental, physical, financial, spiritual, and relational. By helping moms put themselves first in these areas, she guides them to thrive both personally and in their roles as mothers. The discussion navigates the delicate balance between family responsibilities and self-care, emphasizing the value of embracing the 'unprofessional mom' persona. Donise underscores the importance of coaching and mentorship in renewing one's approach to motherhood. Website: https://www.theunprofessionalmom.com Free 1 hour Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/theunprofessionalmom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_NaOAZm1Byl5i1kXZFGGQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theunprofessionalmom

The hidden reality about parenting

Blanka Falk welcomes Paul Thornton to discuss the intersection of leadership and parenting through the lens of his 3D leadership concept. Throughout his career, Paul has been a student and teacher of leadership concepts and principles. He spent 20 years in the corporate world working in human resources and leadership development. In addition, he spent 20 years as a college professor, coach, and speaker. Paul has also applied many of his leadership insights as a coach, manager, team leader, parent, and grandparent. He has written over 100 articles and 25 books on various aspects of management and leadership. The conversation highlights key aspects of effective parenting, emphasizing the importance of allowing children to struggle and learn independently. Book available: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Paul+B.+Thornton&crid=16GVJIM2CB01Q&sprefix=paul+b.+thornton%2Caps%2C107&ref=nb_sb_noss

If you get scared for your teens

Blanka Falk and Neesha Blajberg dive into the complexities of anxiety within family dynamics, focusing on both parental and teen anxiety. Neesha B. is a Certified Life Coach and educator with 25+ years of experience. She combines expertise in Educational and Counselling Psychology, Behaviour Support, and Leadership with a compassionate approach, using modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Coaching (ACC), Mindfulness, and Values work. Her *Thriving Teen Girls* program empowers young women with tools for resilience and confidence. Neesha also supports parents and women in fostering growth. She holds advanced qualifications in education, special needs, leadership, and mindfulness, and is a member of ACBS. Website: https://neeshabcoaching.com/ Email: [email protected] Booking link: https://calendly.com/neeshab/ Course: https://neesha.systeme.io/know-your-values-sp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neeshabcoaching/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neeshabcoaching/

The launch code-loving and letting go of our adult children

Join Blanka Falk and Dr. Jack Stoltzfus, a clinical psychologist and America’s Launch Coach®, as they explore the challenges of parenting young adults. Dr. Stoltzfus shares insights from his role as a parent of three adults and his work helping parents balance love and backbone. Topics include entitlement, over-involvement, the pandemic's impact, dynamics in divorced families, and strategies for reconnecting with estranged young adults while guiding them toward independence. Website: www.parentslettinggo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackstoltzfusphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentslettinggo/ Book "The Parent's Launch Code: Loving and Letting Go of Our Adult Children" available here: https://www.amazon.com/Parents-Launch-Code-Letting-Children/dp/1963844645

Modern motherhood – breaking the rules we inherited

Blanka Falk is joined by Jackie Tantillo to explore the nuances of modern motherhood and family dynamics. Jackie Tantillo, host and executive producer of the podcast *Should Have Listened to My Mother* (SHLTMM), brings over 40 years of experience in radio as an on-air talent, producer, and interviewer. Now in its fifth season, her podcast explores compelling stories about motherhood. As the youngest of seven in a close-knit Italian-American family, Jackie, born in Spain, is fluent in several languages. She lives in New Jersey, enjoying family, outdoor adventures, and travel. Reach out to Jackie with email: [email protected] Host of “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast https://shltmm.simplecast.com/ website: jackietantillo.com http://www.jackietantillo.com/

Moms HEAL generational trauma for their children forever?

Blanka Falk delves into the topic of generational trauma with Megan Gunsorek, a Family Constellations & Spiritual Coach and founder of The Morphic Field.  During a session, Megan facilitates her clients to tune into a "healing field" to reveal & release generational trauma and return the lost parts of the Self.  Identifying hidden origins of trauma and separation, we can Free ourselves from life-long issues such as anxiety, depression, dis-ease, addiction, relationship issues, and other unwanted repeating patterns that live in our family and within our Self.  As a result, we become finally Free to experience our Authentic Self: Whole, Balanced, aligned on our Divine Life Path. https://themorphicfield.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@ https://www.instagram.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ https://www.linkedin.com/in/

How to accept and overcome the challenges of being an IVF mother

Blanka Falk chats with Emma DeSouza, a nurse psychotherapist specializing in supporting moms navigating neurodiversity and the challenges of motherhood — whether in themselves or their children. With a compassionate and mindful approach, she helps women find calm, clarity, and confidence amidst the chaos of parenting. She empowers moms to embrace their unique journeys and cultivate joy and balance in their lives. When she’s not working, she’s a dedicated IVF mom herself to 2 young kids, fueled by coffee and a deep passion for making life a little more peaceful for families. They discuss the emotional and physical hurdles of IVF, the impact of postpartum depression, and the importance of seeking support. Emma emphasizes adjusting expectations and embracing the evolving role of motherhood, highlighting the significance of patience and being present. www.emmadesouza.ca https://open.spotify.com/show/ https://www.youtube.com/@

Breaking generational patterns to thrive

Blanka Falk is joined by Hani Caiserman, a certified coach & breathwork facilitator empowering mothers to heal generational patterns, stabilize their nervous systems, and create harmonious, high-vibration homes. Passionate about supporting women in leading with ease to nurture stability, love, and growth. They discuss the significance of breaking generational patterns and the importance of mirroring behavior between parents and children. Hani shares insights on healing generational trauma, balancing tradition with change, and the transformative role of mothers in society. website https://breathofhani.com/ instagram @breath.of.hani Facebook Hani Caiserman Special 1:1 session price and booking link https://calendly.com/hanicaiserman/1-1

Teach your kids to be millionaires with these simple money lessons

Blanka Falk and financial coach Chris Kidd explore the value of teaching financial literacy early. Chris became a millionaire at 24 after launching his first business at 19, guided by a multi-millionaire mentor. Now the CEO of Chris Kidd Enterprises, he’s a coach, author, and seasoned investor, inspiring others to achieve financial independence. Their discussion focuses on essential habits for success and practical tips for parents to introduce financial education to children. www.ChrisKidd.com www.YoungMillionairesInTraining.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financialcoachkidd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialCoachKidd https://www.youtube.com/@chriskiddenterprises TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@financialcoachkid LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskiddfinancialcoach/ X: https://x.com/Chris_Kidd