In this episode of Grow Like a Mother, we meet Heidi Esther, the Joyologist. Heidi empowers hardworking, generous helpers to reclaim their joy and time.

Join us as we dive into what a Joyologist really does and uncover the surprising ways you might be losing time each day... and more importantly, how to get it back.

Tune in to Learn How To:

• Identify what’s secretly robbing your time
• Reclaim your schedule with strategies to get back in control
• Step into authentic, confident leadership without losing your generous spirit
• Balance being a helper and a leader with ease and joy
• Start transforming your life by letting joy lead the way

Guest Bio

Meet Heidi Esther, Joyologist. If Mister Rogers and Captain Marvel had a baby who loved baking chocolate chip cookies, it would be Heidi.

What’s a Joyologist, you ask? Someone who empowers hardworking, generous helpers to Liberate their Joy. And what does that look like? The nuts and bolts are learning to be the confident, authentic leader you were born to be! Yes, Heidi believes you can be a helper and a leader, too!

Heidi Esther is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Life Coach, Speaker, and bestselling Author who leverages her expertise in relationship building, storytelling, mindfulness, and personal transformation to help you create a life of joy that you deserve.

Connect with Heidi:

• ⁠Facebook⁠
• ⁠Website⁠: https://heidiesther.com

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Keywords

Time Management, Self-Care, Super Mom, Work-Life Balance, Mindset, Grow Like a Mother, Motherhood, Joy, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Transformation, Reclaiming Time

In this episode of Grow Like a Mother, I sit down with Traci Bakenhaster, founder and lead instructor at Adulting University, to discuss emotional intelligence and fostering independence in teens. Traci shares her insights into the critical life skills teens need to thrive as they transition to adulthood. Together, we explore practical ways to guide teens in becoming emotionally resilient, self-sufficient, and prepared for the next chapter of life. This episode is packed with valuable advice for moms, especially those homeschooling, to help their teens grow with confidence.

Tune in to Learn How To:

• Build emotional intelligence in teens to navigate challenges with confidence
• Foster independence in teens through real-world skills and responsibilities
• Support career exploration and college planning with a focus on teen strengths
• Prepare teens for life after high school with practical and empowering tools

Guest Bio
Traci Bakenhaster is the founder and lead instructor at Adulting University, where she helps homeschool teens navigate the transition to adulthood with confidence. As a passionate educator and homeschool mom, Traci specializes in teaching essential life skills, career exploration, and college planning. With a background in education and industry and a commitment to empowering young people, Traci brings a unique blend of experience and enthusiasm to her work, making her a sought-after speaker and mentor in the homeschooling community.

Connect with Traci

• Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/traci.beddow.7/
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/auhomeschoolconnect
• Website: https://adulting-university.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adulting_university/

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Keywords
Time Management, Self-Care, Super Mom, Work Life Balance, Mindset, Grow Like a Mother, Motherhood, Emotional Intelligence, Teen Independence, Life Skills, Homeschooling, College Planning

In this episode of Grow Like a Mother, I'm joined by Deborah Winters, a licensed clinical therapist and parent educator, who shares her expertise on the critical topic of screen time and its impact on youth mental health.

With over a decade of experience in private practice, Deborah has developed the innovative PCN Method, a simple three-step system designed to help parents navigate challenging conversations with their tweens and teens. She has also launched Screen Time Harmony, a program that applies the PCN Method to assist parents in reducing their children's screen time in just one week.

Tune in to Learn How To:

• Understand the effects of excessive screen time on children’s mental health.
• Identify common challenges parents face when managing screen time and why traditional discipline methods often fall short.
• Apply the PCN Method to foster healthier screen time habits and improve family communication.

Guest Bio:

Deborah Winters is a licensed clinical therapist and parent educator with over a decade of experience in private practice. Specializing in family communication, she has developed the innovative PCN Method to help parents navigate difficult conversations with their tweens and teens. With a focus on addressing the growing concern over screen time and its effects on youth mental health, Deborah launched Screen Time Harmony to empower parents in managing screen time effectively.

Connect with Deborah:

• Website: ⁠www.screentimeharmony.com⁠
• Instagram: ⁠@deborahwinters.parenteducator⁠
• Facebook: ⁠Deborah Winters, Parent Educator⁠
• LinkedIn: ⁠Deborah Winters, LCSW, Parent Coach⁠

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Keywords

Time Management, Self-Care, SuperMom, Work Life Balance, Mindset, Grow Like a Mother, Motherhood, Screen Time and Mental Health, Parenting Tweens and Teens, PCN Method for Parents, Managing Screen Time, Youth Mental Health Awareness, Effective Parenting Strategies, Reducing Screen Time for Kids, Family Communication Techniques, Challenges in Parenting, Deborah Winters Parent Educator, Screen Time Harmony Program, Talking to Teens About Screen Time, Innovative Parenting Solutions, Discipline Methods for Teens, Navigating Screen Time Challenges

Today we’re exploring my friend Nishma's transformative journey from education to coaching, discovering how it’s possible to create a life filled with abundance and authenticity through self-trust and confidence building.

As old friends do, we dive into the challenges and rewards of making bold life changes, how to foster self-belief, and practical tools for building a life that feels aligned and fulfilling.

Tune in to Learn How To:

• Navigate life transitions with confidence and resilience.
• Redefine success to align with your own values and priorities.
• Build self-trust and cultivate a mindset of abundance.

About Our Guest

Nishma Bharadia is a Mindset Coach and Educator who helps fierce female professionals and parents create lives of abundance through confidence and self-trust. With a BA in Psychology and 13 years in education, Nishma combines practical tools with deep insights, guiding women to rediscover their inner strength and live authentically. Her mission is to empower others to embrace challenges and shape lives that align with their unique values.

Connect with Nishma

• Website: ⁠nishmabharadia.com⁠
• LinkedIn: ⁠Nishma Bharadia⁠
• Instagram: ⁠@nishma.bharadia⁠

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Keywords

Time Management, Self-Care, Super Mom, Work Life Balance, Mindset, Grow Like a Mother, Motherhood, Life transitions, Confidence building, Self-trust, Abundance mindset, Authentic living, Redefining success, Mindset coaching, Empowerment for women, Life alignment, Female empowerment, Personal growth journey, Career change insights, Women in coaching, Transformational coaching, inner strength

In this insightful episode of Grow Like a Mother, host Jill Wright is joined by Stephanie Kakris, a parenting expert, Life Coach, and co-founder of ScreenCoach, to explore the science and psychology behind kids’ screen addiction.

Together, they dive into why screens have such a strong pull on our kids, how the dopamine cycle plays a role in keeping them hooked, and the long-term impact of excessive screen time on their health and well-being.

Stephanie shares her personal experience navigating screen addiction with her own children and provides parents with her practical three-step process to manage screen time effectively and empower kids to make healthier choices. **Time Stamps**

Managing Screen Time Philosophy (00:04:00)

Discussion on the challenges of traditional screen time limits and the philosophy of earning screen time through positive activities.

Parental Conflict Reduction (00:10:52)

How Screen Coach alleviates parental tension by removing parents from the role of enforcer regarding screen time limits.

Benefits of Screen Coach for Routines (00:12:50)

Explanation of how the app helps children establish healthy routines, including benefits for sleep and school readiness.

Engaging Children in Non-Screen Activities (00:15:43)

Discussion on how Screen Coach encourages children to engage in offline activities, combating boredom after screen time.

Understanding the Impact of Screens (00:19:15)

Explanation of the dopamine cycle related to screen time and its effects on children's motivation and behavior.

Types of Screen Time (00:23:27)

Exploration of active vs. passive screen time and its varying impacts on children's health.

Family Engagement and Screen Time (00:28:10)

Encourage families to engage together in screen-free activities for better connection.

**Connect with Stephanie**

Website: www.myscreencoach.com

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**Keywords**

Time Management, Self-Care, Super Mom, Work Life Balance, Mindset, Grow Like a Mother, Motherhood, Mompreneur, Screen time management, Dopamine and screen addiction, Healthy screen habits, Managing kids' tech use, Digital detox for kids, Parenting and screen time, Reducing screen addiction, Screen time boundaries, Healthy tech habits for kids, Dopamine cycle in kids

In today's fast-paced world, mindfulness is a learned skill that helps us handle life's challenges with calm and clarity. Many of us weren’t taught this growing up, but it’s never too late to start, and you can pass these lessons on to your kids early.

Katie Mathews, a mindfulness practitioner who started her journey at just 2 years old, overcame health challenges through mindfulness.

Now, as the founder of The Basecamp for Life, she helps moms and kids build essential mindfulness skills. Discover her fun, practical approach to creating balance in your family’s everyday life.

**Time Stamps**

Observing Emotions in the Moment (00:05:50) Katie explains the importance of observing emotions without engaging in them during challenging moments.

Curiosity in Mindfulness (00:09:03) Exploration of whether curiosity about emotions should occur in the moment or afterward in mindfulness practice.

Growth in Mindfulness (00:08:18) Discussion on the continuous journey of mindfulness and its relevance at different stages of life.

Visualization Techniques (00:12:25) Katie shares a visualization technique she learned from her mother to help children feel secure.

Technology's Impact on Kids (00:15:51) Katie highlights the challenges children face with technology and its effects on social skills and anxiety.

Mindfulness as a Tool for Anxiety (00:19:51) Katie emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in helping children navigate their anxiety and social challenges.

Micro Moments for Moms (00:22:27) Discussion on how moms can incorporate small mindfulness practices into their chaotic daily routines.

Self-Care for Care Providers (00:29:24) Katie highlights the need for care providers to prioritize their own health to effectively support their children.

**Connect with Katie**

Instagram: ⁠@themotherdrive⁠

Website: ⁠www.basecampforlife.com

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**Keywords**

Time Management, Self-Care, Super Mom, Work Life Balance, Mindset, Grow Like a Mother, Motherhood, Mompreneur, mindfulness, what is mindfulness parenting, parenting tips mindfulness, mindfulness, parent hacks, meditation

Katja Surya Lany, Joie de Vivre Energy Healer, guides you in reparenting through the Mother Tree’s wisdom.

Discover healing for your inner child and ancestral connections with her unique Inner Child quiz, empowering you to clear subconscious blocks and embrace joy and agency in life.

**Time Stamps**

Discussion on Stuckness (00:02:30)

Katja explains how emotions in motion can help address feelings of being stuck.

Typical Session Overview (00:05:17)

Katja describes the structure of a typical session, focusing on potent intentions and energy centers.

Ancestral Healing (00:10:45)

Katja discusses the interconnectedness of individual, ancestral, and collective trauma in healing.

Mother Tree Metaphor (00:13:38)

The mother tree represents nurturing support within families and communities for overall thriving.

Importance of Listening (00:17:58)

Listening to inner children is crucial for understanding their needs and providing comfort.

Inner Child Quiz Introduction (00:19:11)

Katja introduces her quiz designed to help individuals identify their inner child archetype.

Embracing All Emotions (00:24:12)

Katya stresses the need to feel and embrace all emotions for true healing.

**Connect with Katja** Quiz: https://katjalany.ck.page/inner-child-quiz

Website: https://katjalany.com

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**Keywords**

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