Lose The Cape For Busy Moms!

We're discussing why moms need to be politically and socially engaged and how they can get their kids involved in advocacy and activism. Plus - go VOTE! We want our kids to know that it's important to be part of the process. It's important to talk about these topics. It's important to be engaged. So we wrote Lose the Cape: The Mom's Guide to Becoming Socially and Politically Engaged (& How to Raise Tiny Activists). Grab all the show notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/161 and be sure to get your copy of the book on Amazon - now available!

Access all the details and show notes about this conversation on how to talk about sexual harassment, sexual assault, and more at http://losethecape.com/podcast/160

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This episode covers some pretty broad topics - from why it's important for us to use our voices in the political sphere, to remembering babies gone too soon, to the Inspired Parents Summit happening next week. Alexa gives a broad overview of key topics and what is to come in October.   Get all the notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/156

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In this episode, we talked about: How Michelle started her business the same time she became a motherWhy she went back to work after her son was born even though she didn't want toHow Michelle transitioned out of the 9-5 grindWhy you need the support of your partner when starting a businessThe common thread through all of Michelle's work experiencesHow Michelle has been impacted by childhood cancer and the death of her brotherThe transitions that changed the trajectory of Michelle's lifeThe non-profit that Michelle's mother started after her brother diedUsing your business to give backAlexa's course for teaching moms who want to earn money writing Find all the show notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/154

In a nutshell, this episode is about healing, forgiving, self-love, remembering those who perished on September 11, 2001, our new mission, and what is coming ahead. Get all the show notes and links on our website at http://losethecape.com/podcast/153

In this episode, we talked about: Sharissa's autoimmune diagnoses and how she got themThe process of healing and how it was interrupted by her first pregnancyDr. Amy MeyersThe connection between food and autoimmune healthWhat IS autoimmune disease, anyway?The challenges of following an autoimmune-friendly dietTonya Rineer and her book, The Mindset SwitchThe Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggNon-toxic cosmetics like BeautyCounterThe connection between stress and dietWhy sleep matters!Sharissa's forthcoming book, Journey Back to Health: Six Steps to Confidently Getting Your Life Back   This episode is sponsored by Princess Monroe and Her Happily Ever After This amazing book about a princess who saves herself will be available on September 12, 2018. But you can get a free copy in exchange for a review NOW! Go HERE to download your free copy!   Visit http://losethecape.com/podcast/152 for all the show notes and links!

In this episode, we talked about: How going back to work felt like being herself again and saved herHow WANTING to work doesn't mean you don't love your kidsThe lie of Work-Life BalanceWhy so many women end starting their own businessesThe cost of daycare versus the benefits of a second incomeThe challenges of raising teensRaising a feministAin't Nothing But a Teen Thang   This episode is sponsored by Princess Monroe and Her Happily Ever After This amazing book about a princess who saves herself will be available on September 12, 2018. But you can get a free copy in exchange for a review NOW! Go HERE to download your free copy!

Visit the show notes for all links and information at http://losethecape.com/podcast/150 In this episode, we talked about: How Abbey replaced her corporate income within 30 days of starting her VA businessWhy you should embrace your entrepreneurial energy and not feel scatterbrainedThe main concerns that potential VAs have, according to AbbeyHow to manage client expectationsWhy and how Abbey created her first courseTapping into your audience's pain pointsBeta-testing coursesWhy NOW is the time to become a VAHow Abbey can help you find a VA for your business  

This episode is all about using our voices to become more engaged in social justice and change for good - especially as it pertains to laws and policies that impact moms and children. Ever thought about maternal justice? Paid medical leave and maternity leave? You're going to want to listen to this and get more information about Moms Rising!

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Leslie Blanchard Leslie is a contributor to Ain't Nothing But a Teen Thang, Lose The Cape!'s third book in a series. Leslie's essay, titled InstaSpy, is a hilarious account of discovering the world of Instagram through her teen's eyes. Leslie and Alexa chatted live on launch day about that essay and about the tragedies that Leslie has confronted and overcome in the past year. In this episode, we talked about: How and why she started her blog - a humor blog about raising 5 kidsHer husband's unexpected death and how that's changed everythingHer essay about playing on her teen daughter's instagram accountHer daughter Gracie, an NBA dancerImperfect parenting and how every family is differentnature vs nurturethe loneliness of motherhoodhow kids are different and wonderful On a beautiful afternoon at the end of January this year, Leslie’s life was irrevocably changed when the Love of her Life, her husband of 33 years and father of their 5 children was killed in a motorcycle accident. Prior to that, Leslie’s blog

Sid Garza-Hillman Sid is the author of Raising Healthy Parents: Small Steps, Less Stress and a Thriving Family.  He joined us from his home on the Mendocino Coast to chat about his book and what it means to be a SmallStepper. In this episode, we talked about: Sid's SmallSteppers programWhy little changes are better than big changesWhy Sid wrote Raising Healthy ParentsWhat MOTT means and why it works Get all the show notes and enter to win your copy of his book at http://losethecape.com/podcast/145

What's happening in America? How can moms help?

We laughed. We cried. We launched. Check out all the show notes, the video that inspired the subtitle, and more at http://losethecape.com/143

Our guest is Echo Aspnes, mother, blogger, contributor to Lose the Cape: Ain't Nothing but a Teen Thang. Get all the shownotes at losethecape.com/podcast/142

Our May Book club pick was Awaken: 6 Sacred Steps to Remember Who You are and Why You are Here. We  were so lucky to get to interview the author, Julie Santiago about this beautiful book and her journey to write it. Get all the show notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/141