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

3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms
Podcast Episodes
427: A Simple Framework for a "Balanced" Summer // Jenny Layton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:18
As moms, summer can feel like both a dream and a juggling act. We want to make magical memories for our families… but we also crave order, rest, and a little bit of time for ourselves. So, how do we actually find balance…
425: When PARENTING Doesn't Turn Out As Planned // Michelle Barrow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:35
What happens when your child's story looks nothing like the one you had imagined? This heartfelt encore episode features my dear friend, Michelle Barrow—a mother of four and grandmother of six—who generously shares the w…
424: When LIFE Doesn't Turn Out As Planned // Jessica N. Turner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:49
When you were younger, did you imagine your life turning out a certain way? Maybe you thought you’d have a house full of children, a forever kind of love, or a career that lit you up. But what happens when the reality of…
422: How to Become a Supercommunicator // Charles Duhigg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:46
Have you ever asked your kids about their day, only to get one-word answers in return? Or sat across from your spouse on a long-awaited date night and struggled to find something meaningful to talk about? Communication c…
421: Feeling Overwhelmed by Housework? You’re Not Alone. // KC Davis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:30
If you’ve ever looked around at a sink full of dishes or a pile of unfolded laundry and felt like you were drowning, you’re in good company. I know that feeling well. As a recovering perfectionist and all-or-nothing thin…
420: How to Best Support a Neurodivergent Child // Kim Gameroz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:43
Are you raising a neurodivergent child? If so, you know the journey can often feel isolating, exhausting, and uncertain. How can you teach them the essential skills they need? How do you build a strong relationship with…