The Feel Good Club for Working Moms

Tia Graham shares her personal journey of slowing down and embracing mindfulness to improve her well-being and her relationship with her daughter. She explores insights from Buddhist teachings and practical tips for cultivating calm, contentment, and presence in everyday life.Key TopicsThe importance of slowing down and mindfulnessInsights from Buddhist teachings and Hyman SunimPractical strategies for managing stress and emotionsThe connection between mind and perception of realityThe role of acceptance and presence in well-beingChapters00:00 The Importance of Slowing Down03:00 Navigating Personal Challenges05:53 Mindfulness and Perspective08:49 Finding Joy in Everyday Moments12:12 Embracing Acceptance and Connection

Simone Knego shares insights on building confidence, giving yourself grace, and balancing motherhood with a successful career. Learn practical mindset hacks, the importance of self-respect, and how to navigate the chaos of working motherhood with grace and purpose.TakeawaysConfidence is a skill you build, not a trait you have or lack.The 'Control Alt Delete' method helps reset negative self-talk.Self-respect and boundaries are foundational for confidence.Embracing chaos in motherhood reveals hidden gifts and lessons.Modeling confidence and self-care influences children’s self-esteem.Chapters00:00 Embracing the Chaos of Motherhood02:56 Building Confidence Through Self-Compassion05:53 The Importance of Self-Respect08:56 Navigating External Validation and Self-Worth12:01 The Journey of Adoption and Its Lessons14:49 Finding Joy in the Chaos18:04 Nurturing Relationships Amidst Parenting21:02 Modeling Confidence for the Next Generation

This episode explores the importance of repair in relationships, especially for working moms. It offers practical frameworks to handle conflicts, repair ruptures, and build stronger emotional resilience with family and colleagues.TakeawaysRepair is not a weakness, but a sign of strength and commitment.Acknowledging what happened and taking ownership are crucial first steps.Expressing empathy and reaffirming the relationship help rebuild trust.Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Feel Good Club01:02 Understanding the Moments of Losing Control03:50 The Importance of Repairing Relationships10:26 Framework for Meaningful Repair15:23 The Power of Repair Over Perfection17:18 Practical Steps to Overcome Guilt

In this episode, Cheryl Anne Skolnicki shares insights on managing the inherent tension ambitious women face trying to balance career, family, and personal fulfillment. She offers practical strategies to navigate this tension with grace and agility, empowering women to thrive in all areas of life.TakeawaysLiving in the tension is a skill, not a flawChoices are more abundant and flexible than perceivedSeasons of life demand different operating manualsResilience rituals are the currency of sustainable fulfillmentGuilt is a story of societal conditioning, not moralityCelebrating progress while maintaining future focusBehavioral micro-movements create macro changeChapters00:00 - Intro: Managing tension between ambitions and family commitments00:38 - The ongoing tension is natural and manageable, not eliminable01:07 - Rubber band analogy: balancing life's pull without letting go of important parts02:24 - Navigating change with flexibility and dexterity03:09 - Recognizing that the right amount of tension varies by season08:37 - Understanding seasons of life to make aligned decisions09:34 - The power of a 'choice wheel' for intentional decision-making14:52 - Building resilience through daily rituals such as sleep, movement, and solitude19:09 - Celebrating milestones and practicing gratitude amidst ongoing efforts

Tia Graham explores the hidden toll of perfectionism on working moms, revealing how high standards can mask fear and anxiety. She offers practical, science-backed strategies to foster self-compassion, savoring, and mental well-being amidst life's chaos.TakeawaysPerfectionism is rooted in fear of not being enough.Working moms are set up for this due to societal pressures.Practicing three good things daily increases happiness.Self-compassion breaks help rewire negative self-talk.Savoring moments can ground you in the present.Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Feel Good Club01:54 The Burden of Perfectionism06:30 Understanding Evaluative Concern Perfectionism09:21 The Unique Struggles of Working Moms12:11 Facing Anxiety and Fear14:08 Three Practices for Mental Health17:57 Embracing Life Beyond Perfectionism

In this inspiring interview, Tia Graham speaks with Kim Becking about resilience, mindset, and how working moms can navigate life's challenges with grace. Kim shares her personal journey through cancer, divorce, and blending families, offering practical advice on letting go of what can't be controlled, building resilience, and finding joy amidst chaos.TakeawaysYou have to let go of things you can't control to bounce forward.Resilience is about bouncing full, not just bouncing back.Giving yourself permission to feel and be imperfect is crucial.Small daily habits can significantly boost your resilience.Hope needs to be followed by action to create real change.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Feel Good Club01:05 Kim's Journey: From Adversity to Advocacy04:47 Resigning as General Manager of the Universe10:10 Permission to Feel: Emotional Intelligence for Moms14:26 Letting Go of Control: Practical Strategies21:49 Bouncing Forward: Redefining Resilience28:02 Hope, Action, and the Power of Small Steps

In this episode, expert Beth Sims shares practical strategies for busy working moms to prioritize their health, manage energy, and cultivate self-compassion amidst a hectic schedule. Discover actionable tips on movement, nutrition, and mindset shifts to feel better and show up more confidently.TakeawaysPrioritizing health as a working momManaging energy over time managementSmall, sustainable self-care habitsChapters00:00 Welcome to the Feel Good Club Podcast01:00 The Journey to Helping Women Prioritize Health04:23 Overcoming Time Constraints for Health07:58 Mindset Shifts for Working Moms11:16 The Importance of Positive Self-Talk14:06 Energy Management vs. Time Management18:20 Mindful Eating and Movement22:11 Identifying Personal Fulfillment25:05 Creating Space for Self-Care

Tia interviews Stacy Nadeau, a real women model for DOVE, keynote speaker, and coach who empowers women to feel good about themselves. They talk about how they both went from being hyper-critical to being kind and supportive of themselves.

Proven steps that you can take as a working mom to understand why you are in survival mode, create a clear vision of where you want to be in the future, and plan simple steps to start moving toward the changes that you want.