389: I'm a Seasoned Mom. Is SAM for me? // Wanda Opitz, SAM Alumni

389: I'm a Seasoned Mom. Is SAM for me? // Wanda Opitz, SAM Alumni

Author: Cloud10 September 12, 2024 Duration: 27:29
I always get asked who my Self-Assured Motherhood program is designed for - young moms? moms with young kids? stay-at-home moms? My answer is always emphatically: it’s designed for all moms!  SAM is for all mothers - all ages, all stages, all walks of life. In fact, I often have the women in my program tell me it should be called Self-Assured Womanhood or Self-Assured Personhood because the principles apply so universally. (However, the acronym SAW and SAP don’t have quite the same ring as SAM. Don’t you agree? 😆)  If you’ve been asking yourself if SAM is a good fit for you, you will love my interview with SAM alumni Wanda Opitz.  For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: 3in30podcast.com/freeclass: Sign up for my FREE masterclass all about rerouting your mom rage. Come learn how to identify your triggers and become the calm, emotionally resilient mom you want to be.  Self-Assured Motherhood Program: The doors to SAM are open now through Sept 19! It only opens once per year, so join while you can!   Sponsor: BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. ***

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
435: How to Make Decisions Without Overthinking // Kendra Adachi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:34
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434: How to Actually Enjoy Summer as a Mom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:06
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431: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:49
Summer is almost here… which means it’s road trip season! If you’re gearing up for some long drives with your kids in tow, this episode is packed with practical tips to help make those hours in the car smoother, more fun…
430: Plan Meaningful Family Travel Without the Stress // Meggie Busath [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:33
What if your next family trip wasn’t about packing in more—but about slowing down, connecting, and actually enjoying your time together? This week, I'm joined by family travel expert Meggie Busath, who shares practical w…
429: How Ordinary Moms Can Make a Difference // Sharon McMahon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:22
If you’ve ever felt like the problems of the world are too big, and your influence is too small to matter, this conversation with Sharon McMahon will help you realize how powerful even just your small actions can be. Sha…