Ritual Care with Kelly Newsome Georges

In every episode, I share ideas on how to take better care of yourself while you’re taking care of your babies (and everything else). But in today's episode, I’m sharing some advice with someone else in mind - your partner and/or co-parent - and a simple 3-step formula they can use to support you. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

While nothing can prevent perinatal depression, anxiety or other moods, there is one thing that moms tend to say everyday that often makes it worse - and something that everyone around them believes, compounding the problem. In today's episode, we'll unearth it - and shine the light on what to say instead. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Perinatal depression (more commonly referred to as postpartum depression, or “PPD”) is one of those things that no one wants to talk about. In fact, postpartum depression (or postpartum anxiety, or any other perinatal mood disorder) is the elephant in the nursery. We can ignore it, but only for a while - like I did. Today I share the #1 question that I get asked about my own PPD experience - and how I shifted it. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

No matter how much you love motherhood, there are always moments that feel hard - even moments that can make you feel trapped in a never-ending cycle of "is this ever going to end?" Today we're kicking off Maternal Mental Health Month 2021 with a personal look at what one mom's experience of perinatal depression felt like - and it's my own. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

How do you know if you're ready for sex after baby - or after any other transition? In today's episode, we'll discuss how to find your own answers - despite the societal pressure to "bounce back" - especially into bed. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

"So when can I finally have sex again???" said no postpartum mom ever. Ha, we kid. Resuming intimate activities with your partner post-baby isn't always the first thing on a new mom's mind, but figuring how to even WANT to get intimate again is a question I hear a lot. In today's episode we'll cover how yoga can help you prepare for sex in postpartum - or truly any time in your life when you may not be in the mood. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

It's the never-ending mom question: how do I get it all done??! There's no one answer, but in this episode, we're revealing an often-ignored secret to more productivity and presence in your mom life. If you don't have this care ritual in your skill set, you do not wanna' miss this. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

How to children just know when we've started doing something else - and that's when they seem to need us most? What mom hasn't been caught in the tug of war between wanting to take care of themselves - but also having your child want you for something? In this episode, we'll talk about a simple way to check in with yourself before responding - and how to take care of yourself by responding consciously. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Ever feel like your self-care is too tiring? Or wonder if your self-care is really worth the trouble it takes to make it happen? Today we're tacking one of the biggest mental roadblocks to having a great care ritual practice - and one that helps it all feel a little easier. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Whether you're working from home - or doing all the work a home requires - everyone wants to feel more productive. Today we're talking about super-simple care rituals for your work space, so that you feel cooler and more confident about all you want to accomplish. FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: Ocean Waves by Crain & Taylor: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ocean-waves/292705464?i=292705480 Relaxing Sounds of Brown Noise by Desh, Insight Timer app: https://insighttimer.com/desh/guided-meditations/brown-noise Mountain Rose Herbs Essential Oils: https://mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/essential-oils/essential-oils The Organic South Essential Oils Consultations: https://www.theorganicsouth.com/essential-oils EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk about rituals and skills that help you take care of yourself and handle anything that life - or your toddler - throws at you. TAKE THE SELF-CARE STYLE QUIZ for care rituals that work best for you at ritualcare.com/quiz. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Shownotes: Ever meet a parent who said they weren't tired? Sleep deprivation is [literally] wearing us out, and wearing us down. While it can be hard to take care of our children and still get the sleep that we all need, today we'll talk about one care ritual tip that might do the trick. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk rituals and skills that help you take care of yourself and handle anything that life - or your toddler - throws at you. TAKE THE SELF-CARE STYLE QUIZ for care rituals that work best for you at ritualcare.com/quiz. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Do you feel like you always have a never-ending to-do list? Even worse, is everything on it a total buzzkill? Today we talk about one care skill that can help you feel GOOD about all you want to do, and how that helps you get it done. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk rituals and skills that help you take care of yourself and handle anything that life - or your toddler - throws at you. TAKE THE SELF-CARE STYLE QUIZ for care rituals that work best for you at ritualcare.com/quiz. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

When you take care of yourself, is it a special occasion? Or an everyday event? Today we're talking about how to get care into ANY schedule - and it's a lot simpler than you think. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk rituals and skills that help you take care of yourself and handle anything that life - or your toddler - throws at you. TAKE THE SELF-CARE STYLE QUIZ for care rituals that work best for you at ritualcare.com/quiz. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Everyone needs self-care for everyday life - but in an emergency, the right ritual can truly save you. Today I share a personal, scary mom story - made a lot easier by relying on a classic care skill. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk about rituals and skills that help you take care of yourself and handle anything that life - or your toddler - throws at you. TAKE THE SELF-CARE STYLE QUIZ for care rituals that work best for you at ritualcare.com/quiz. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Nearly everyone worries about what other people think of them; it's a basic human need to be accepted into a community! But when you're a mama, it can seem like everyone's got an opinion. These 5 words can help you get some much-needed perspective when you're worried that the world might be watching every move. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk about rituals and skills that help you take care of yourself and handle anything that life - or your toddler - throws at you. TAKE THE SELF-CARE STYLE QUIZ for care rituals that work best for you at ritualcare.com/quiz. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Did you know your care rituals aren't just about feeling good - they're also great ways to build your confidence? Today we're talking about "confidence creators," and how they might just be the care ritual that takes you further than you ever thought possible. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. TAKE THE SELF-CARE STYLE QUIZ for care rituals that work best for you at ritualcare.com/quiz. JOIN the online mama care community for free at ritualcare.com/community. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

It's the start of the year, and everyone's getting healthy... but health is a lot bigger than just your physical form. Today we're talking how to build core strength, and not just the kind you get with a 6-pack or chiseled obliques. Drop the focus on physical for a moment, and elevate your emotional core higher than ever before. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. TAKE THE SELF-CARE STYLE QUIZ for care rituals that work best for you at ritualcare.com/quiz. JOIN the online mama care community for free at ritualcare.com/community. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

If you’re always burning out — only to slap a “spa day” or other quick-fix bandage on that fire — you can kiss any chance of feeling less stressed good-bye. It just doesn’t work that way. Today we'll talk about what REALLY works instead - and how it can make this year your best ever. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. TAKE THE SELF-CARE STYLE QUIZ for care rituals that work best for you at ritualcare.com/quiz. JOIN the online mama care community for free at ritualcare.com/community. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

How many times have you eaten something that you didn’t really want, when you weren’t really hungry, for the sake of not letting it go to waste? Today I'll share my "4 S's" to help you put an end to "let's not waste this" guilt-eating - so you can enjoy every bite instead. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. TAKE THE SELF-CARE STYLE QUIZ for care rituals that work best for you at ritualcare.com/quiz. JOIN the online mama care community for free at ritualcare.com/community. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Most of us are watching the news more than ever these days - so how can we take care of ourselves, too, when there are so many "real" problems in the world? Today we'll talk about why, in fact, your care is the most important thing that you can do. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. TAKE THE SELF-CARE STYLE QUIZ for care rituals that work best for you at ritualcare.com/quiz. JOIN the online mama care community for free at ritualcare.com/community. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Ever find yourself overwhelmed, nervous, anxious, spinning, too busy, any or all of the above? Meet your new 2-word best friend - a mantra that will carry you through some of your most challenging mom life moments. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. TAKE THE SELF-CARE STYLE QUIZ for care rituals that work best for you at ritualcare.com/quiz. JOIN the online mama care community for free at ritualcare.com/community. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Polyvagal Theory is all the rage among social workers and trauma therapists these days... but what exactly is it? And how on Earth does it apply to motherhood? In this episode, we'll break down some of the basics on Stephen Porges' ground-breaking Polyvagal Theory, and how we can use it to better manage stress in mom life. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork, and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. START FOR FREE with a free, virtual care kit at ritualcare.com/free . JOIN the online mom care community for free at ritualcare.com/community . FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges .

You may have already heard about postpartum depression - but how much do you know about postpartum anxiety? It may be even more common... and can affect moms way after birth. We dive into a quick overview of PPD and PPA, and how to get free access to a quick course that explains it all. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork, and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. START FOR FREE with a free, virtual care kit at ritualcare.com/free . JOIN the online mom care community for free at ritualcare.com/community . FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges .

Ever wonder why it's SO hard to resist junk foods when you're stressed? Today we're talking about my favorite "chocolate cake" study, how it helps reveal the answer to our decision-making, and what we can do about it. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork, and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. START FOR FREE with a free, virtual care kit at ritualcare.com/free . JOIN the online mom care community for free at ritualcare.com/community . FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges .

It's the #1 reason moms say they can't take better care of themselves... but it's actually not always as true as it feels. Today we talk about our addiction to "not enough time," and how it can hold us back from what we really want. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork, and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. START FOR FREE with a free, virtual care kit at ritualcare.com/free . JOIN the online mom care community for free at ritualcare.com/community . FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges .

You already know taking care of yourself is good for you - but what actually makes it feel good? And why is that so important to creating good habits and rituals? Today we give a brief look at the "happy hormones" that help you create healthy care rituals. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Find your Self-Care Style with our quiz at ritualcare.com/quiz. JOIN the online mama care community for free at ritualcare.com/community. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

If you've seen articles, books and blogs that talk about "radical self-care," you aren't alone. While taking care can feel extreme at first, today we talk about the goal of helping your care become a well-integrated, essential practice - as normal as brushing your teeth every day. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Find your Self-Care Style with our quiz at ritualcare.com/quiz. JOIN the online mama care community for free at ritualcare.com/community. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Lately, there have been a slew of articles exclaiming that "showering" and other basic needs aren't self-care. But when you look at this differently, you start to expand the world of what true care really is. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Find your Self-Care Style with our quiz at ritualcare.com/quiz. JOIN the online mama care community for free at ritualcare.com/community. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Sometimes, we don't want to learn anything new. Sometimes, we just need a breath - and a break - for our heads and our hearts. Today, I invite you to take that small pause with me, and we'll practice together. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork, and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. START FOR FREE with a free, virtual care kit at ritualcare.com/free . JOIN the online mom care community for free at ritualcare.com/community . FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges .

Every mom experienced or heard of the dreaded "mom brain." We feel confused, foggy and cranky - and while we love our coffee, it isn't actually the best long-term solution! Today we'll talk about the one care skill that is - and how it literally changes your entire life. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Start for free at ritualcare.com/free. JOIN the online mama care community for free at ritualcare.com/community, and FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

There's a self-care trend flooding motherhood communities everywhere: the rise of wine mom culture. But is having a glass of red every evening after the kids go to bed actually self-care - or something to be wary of? We'll break down how wine - or any other potentially addictive habit - can be either, and how to feel good about your care ritual choices. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Start for free at ritualcare.com/free. JOIN the online mama care community for free at ritualcare.com/community, and FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Mom guilt is at the root of mom stress, self-doubt and even fear. Am I a bad mom? Am I ruining my child? Why can't I stop feeling so bad about my choices - no matter which choice I make? We dig into mom guilt in this episode, and discuss how to see it as a valuable resource - and not let it bury you. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork, and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. START FOR FREE with a free, virtual care kit at ritualcare.com/free . JOIN the online mom care community for free at ritualcare.com/community . FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges .

We all know we need good boundaries... but we're not so good at setting them by saying "no." It's the word that strikes fear in the heart of many mothers because we, in fact, feel the cultural responsibility to take care of everyone - and do everything anyone asks. NO MORE (see what I did there?). Today we chat 5 ways to say "no" to help you create care boundaries that work - and say "yes" to yourself. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork, and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. START FOR FREE with a free, virtual care kit at ritualcare.com/free. JOIN the online mom care community for free at ritualcare.com/community. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges .

It's hard enough to find time to take care of yourself each day - but when you feel like you have to justify it to your partner, it gets tricky. And if you feel uncomfortable around the cost of your care, the conversation can get even stickier. Today we'll talk about ways to have the self-care talk with your special someone - for more support and less skepticism. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Start for free at ritualcare.com/free. JOIN the online mama care community for free at ritualcare.com/community, and FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

In the last episode, we talked about how essential independent play is - and the reasons supporting it that will help you stay on track integrating it into your family's life. Today, we'll continue that conversation and talk about practical ways to get independent play into your (and your child's) day. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Start for free at ritualcare.com/free. JOIN the online mama care community for free at ritualcare.com/community, and FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

As moms, we all know how frustrating it feels to be constantly interrupted by our children. The idea of independent play seems like a life-saver... until they crawl back to you, and you feel awful for "ignoring' them. Today we'll talk about 5 independent play benefits for your littles that create "mom gold" instead of "mom guilt." EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork, and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. START FOR FREE with a free, virtual care kit at ritualcare.com/free . JOIN the online mom care community for free at ritualcare.com/community . FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges .

With many areas reopening their doors (and borders) as quarantine regulations lift, many moms are wondering whether it's really okay to let their children go back to school and pick up playdates. The answer is individual - but we can find it if we know where to look. Plus, we talk about how to reframe "enjoy every moment" in motherhood - and let it help you take a break instead of feel guilty about wanting one. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. START FOR FREE with a free, virtual carekit at ritualcare.com/free. JOIN the online mom care community for free at ritualcare.com/community. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Just as we start easing out of initial coronavirus global pandemic shock, we're hit with a brutal video of police brutality on another Black man - and a revolutionary uprising demanding racial justice and the dismantling of systematic racism that has plagued the USA since its inception. Today we're diving into what social awareness and activism has to do with YOUR care, how the often-hidden emphasis of "White well-being" is contributing to the problem, and how you can be part of the solution that restores collective wellness to our world. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. START FOR FREE with a free, virtual carekit at ritualcare.com/carekit. JOIN the online mom care community for free at ritualcare.com/community. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

How can we find light, goodness, and joy in the middle of chaos? Step by step, moment by moment, shimmer by shimmer. Today we'll talk about the concept of shimmers, who inspired it, and how it can help you feel better on the bad days. To learn more about the Polyvagal basis for this, I love Deb Dana's excellent book, "Polyvagal Theory in Therapy." EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mom coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll care rituals as essential life skills for early motherhood (especially birth and postpartum through the "preK" years), using intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Start for free at ritualcare.com/free. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges or on Facebook at facebook.com/RitualCarewithKelly. CONTACT Kelly with comments, questions, collaboration requests, and topic suggestions at https://ritualcare.com/contact.

Every mom knows how it feels to be disappointed -- even on a special day like Mother's Day. Today we'll talk about why that isn't necessarily a bad thing... and 3 care rituals you can use to recreate your Mother's Day experience altogether. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood (especially birth and postpartum through the "preK" years), using intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Start for free at ritualcare.com/free. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges or on Facebook at facebook.com/RitualCarewithKelly. CONTACT Kelly with comments, questions, collaboration requests, and topic suggestions at https://ritualcare.com/contact.

Why do some days feel so hard, even when nothing's "really wrong?" Here's why: the small stuff matters, even when you think it shouldn't. And acknowledging our feelings about these details is the very thing that can help us heal, have more resilience, and feel happier. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood (especially birth and postpartum through the "preK" years), using intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Start for free at ritualcare.com/free. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges or on Facebook at facebook.com/RitualCarewithKelly. CONTACT Kelly with comments, questions, collaboration requests, and topic suggestions at https://ritualcare.com/contact.

Asking for help can be hard, even when we need it the most. In this episode, we talk about 3 barriers and breakthroughs in getting the help that we need from others -- and the way it actually can make relationships stronger. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood (especially birth and postpartum through the "preK" years), using intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Start for free at ritualcare.com/free. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges or on Facebook at facebook.com/RitualCarewithKelly. CONTACT Kelly with comments, questions, collaboration requests, and topic suggestions at https://ritualcare.com/contact.

Before I got it tattooed on my body, I used to hate the word "surrender." Now every time I see it, I remember to practice -- and it's changed my life. In today's episode, we talk about how surrender can be our secret superpower, in unexpected ways. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood (especially birth and postpartum through the "preK" years), using intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Start for free at ritualcare.com/free. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges or on Facebook at facebook.com/RitualCarewithKelly. CONTACT Kelly with comments, questions, collaboration requests, and topic suggestions at https://ritualcare.com/contact

For many of us right now, life is like a pressure cooker about to POP. But there's one tool we all have that can always help: our bodies. The trick is knowing how to use them (it's more than just exercise) and remembering to do it regularly. On tap for today: some of my favorite super-fast body-based strategies for immediate stress relief. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood (especially birth and postpartum through the "preK" years), using intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Start for free at ritualcare.com/free. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges or on Facebook at facebook.com/RitualCarewithKelly. CONTACT Kelly with comments, questions, collaboration requests, and topic suggestions at https://ritualcare.com/contact.

Sometimes we don't need more information. Sometimes we don't even need a new strategy. Some days, after the storm has started and we're in the thick of it, we just need a reminder that we're never alone -- and that we can do what we think we can't. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood (especially birth and postpartum through the "preK" years), using intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Start for free at ritualcare.com/free. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges or on Facebook at facebook.com/RitualCarewithKelly. CONTACT Kelly with comments, questions, collaboration requests, and topic suggestions at https://ritualcare.com/contact.

In the middle of scary current events, is it possible to still feel optimistic? Does it help to smile and rise above what feels so real -- or to share our honest emotions? In this episode, I'll respond to one mom's concern that she's being told to put on a brave face and ignore how she's really feeling: vulnerable and scared. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood (especially birth and postpartum through the "preK" years), using intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Start for free at ritualcare.com/free. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges or on Facebook at facebook.com/RitualCarewithKelly. CONTACT Kelly with comments, questions, collaboration requests, and topic suggestions at https://ritualcare.com/contact.

Feeling nervous or freaked out lately? That's actually GOOD news. It means your nervous system is responding to the wild environment out there. But it doesn't mean you have no control over your responses. Today we explore how to ease the stress on our nervous systems and balance the daily roller coaster of chaos, by creating grounding routines that are filled with care rituals... and take a look inside my own daily routine with two tiny humans. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use our own care as an essential life skill for early motherhood (especially birth and postpartum through the "preK" years), using intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Start for free at ritualcare.com/free. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges or on Facebook at facebook.com/RitualCarewithKelly. CONTACT Kelly with comments, questions, collaboration requests, and topic suggestions at https://ritualcare.com/contact.

We marvel at people who encounter impossibly hard circumstances, yet come out victorious. It speaks to the resilience that we all possess, and that grows when we cultivate it. Today we talk about digging into the discomfort that rises up when we slow down -- and how it's the only way towards the peace we think we'll find in our busyness. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood (especially birth and postpartum through the "preK" years), using intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Start for free at ritualcare.com/free. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges or on Facebook at facebook.com/RitualCarewithKelly. CONTACT Kelly with comments, questions, collaboration requests, and topic suggestions at https://ritualcare.com/contact.

We're all trying hard to keep everything "as normal as possible" for our kids. But what if we're missing a massive opportunity to create a new normal -- that ends up making our lives a lot better? EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood (especially birth and postpartum through the pre-K years), using intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. WANT MORE? Start for free at ritualcare.com/free. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges or on Facebook at facebook.com/RitualCarewithKelly. CONTACT Kelly with comments, questions, collaboration requests, and topic suggestions at https://ritualcare.com/contact.

When we're under extreme stress, we need care rituals the most. Unfortunately, this survival mode state is when we least feel like taking care of ourselves -- or we throw thrown out the window altogether. We review a simple, 3-step self-care strategy to take true care, even when you're in the middle of chaos. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for motherhood, including pregnancy, postpartum, and the "preK" years, using intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. FIND FREE TOOLS + PROGRAMS at ritualcare.com/free. FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges or on Facebook at facebook.com/RitualCarewithKelly. CONTACT Kelly with comments, questions, collaboration requests, and topic suggestions at https://ritualcare.com/contact.