3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms

Are you stressed about how to entertain your kids this summer? The long, hot summer days can be, well, long (womp, womp). That is why I’m so excited to share my interview with Andi Smiley about her secret for entertaining kids this summer. And what, might you ask, is Andi’s awesome secret for entertaining your kids this summer? (drumroll…) It’s podcasts for kids! I (obviously!) love podcasts, and if you’re a follower of my show, I’m guessing you do, too. But do your kids know how great they are? If you haven’t yet introduced your kids to the amazing world of podcasts, you are in for a treat. Get Andi's free worksheet here. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes: 003: Introducing Our Kids to Unexpected Heroes // Jennifer Brimhall of Raise the Good 246: How to Encourage Creativity in Kids // Noah Nielson 295: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks Kid Podcasts Mentioned in the Episode: Bobby Wonder Disney’s Frozen Forces of Nature Eleanor Amplified WOW in the World Circle Round Otter Space Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest Against the Odds (older kids) Wiser World Podcast (geared towards adults - good for older kids) Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls Snoop and Sniffy Dog Detectives Sleep Tight Science Koala Moon Bedtime History Episode Sponsors: Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off an entree now through May 15, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does positive journaling feel disingenuous to you? After all, there are really hard days when you’re a mom. Sitting down at the end of a rough day and writing down something positive can feel dishonest. Hop on to this week's episode and listen as I share an email I received from a listener who struggled with this. Hear how she navigates the balance between authenticity and optimism, and then hear how I’ve tried to do the same. If you have any thoughts about this balance, I’d love to hear! Come join me on Instagram, or leave a comment on my blog post! For full show notes, click here. *** Announcements: The Flecks of Gold pre-sale is happening now through Mother’s Day, and it is the biggest sale of the year! Related Episodes: 157: How (and Why) to Journal, Even If You’re Not a Journaler! // Kim Christenson of Promptly Journals 330: How to Delight in Your Difficult Child 304: Motherhood is hard. This helps. Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you struggle to know how to connect with your teenager? Man, oh, man. The hormones, attitudes, busy schedules, still underdeveloped brains coupled with the overdeveloped longing for independence - sheesh! If you are going through a rocky time with your teenager, you are going to love what I learned from my mentor of almost 15 years, Saren Eyre Loosli. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Flecks of Gold Journal - Order by May 12th and get $10 off! This is the BIGGEST sale we do all year - even better than our Black Friday sale! Related Episodes: 038: How to Get your Teenagers to Talk to You (and it Starts When They Are Young) // Tony Overbay, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 303: How to Talk to Teenagers // Brooke Romney 211: Raising Independent Teens and Tweens // Amy and Margaret from What Fresh Hell Podcast Episode sponsors: OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at oneskin.co. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you struggle to stay calm during your big kid’s big meltdowns? You’re not alone! As a parent of spirited, intense children, I have plenty of experience with big meltdowns and "bad" behaviors. It can be especially frustrating when the kid losing it is a big kid! If you can relate, you will love this interview with Cheryl Cardall! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. Related Episodes: 339: The Hidden Reason for Misbehavior (in kids AND parents!) // Wendy Bertagnole 279: Navigating Parenting Triggers // Nat Vikitsreth 083: Are Kids Today Harder Than They Were In The Past? // Katherine Reynolds Lewis Episode sponsors: Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off an entree now through May 15, 2024. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! KiwiCo: Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get 20% off on your Summer Adventure Series by following the link! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parenting anxious kids can be stressful! It's hard to watch our kids struggle. If you have a child who worries a lot, avoids certain social situations, or even shows physical signs of panic when facing their fears, you might start to wonder, "Does my child have diagnosable anxiety? Or is this just part of growing up? And what am I supposed to do to help them?" Sound familiar? I’m raising my hand! This is a personal topic for me because I struggle with anxiety myself, and just in the last few months, my daughter has started to show some symptoms of anxiety. If you’re like me, and these questions have ever come to mind, you will love my interview with Dr. Terri Bacow, a well-known expert in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I was thrilled to have a true expert on this topic! To see the full show notes, including takeaways, click here. For the full transcript, click here. Related Episodes like this on How to Parent Anxious Kids: 181: How To Encourage Emotional Wellness in Kids // Lisa Sabey 183: Parenting Children with Anxiety Disorders // Audra Elkington 310: Becoming a Worry-Free Parent // Sissy Goff Podcast Sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off an entree now through May 15, 2024. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you or someone you know struggle with infertility? This is a surprise mini-episode as part of a series we do occasionally where I introduce you to other wonderful podcasts that might bless and benefit your life. These shows are all produced by or part of the podcast network that I am a part of, Cloud10 Media. Today's feature is a podcast called Fertility Chick. This week is National Infertility Awareness Week, so it is the perfect time to introduce you to this fantastic resource hosted by Abbe Feder, a certified life and fertility coach. If you want to listen to the full episode, click here! Get In Touch with Abbe: Website: InCircle Fertility Instagram: @abbefeder Abbe's Podcast on Apple: Click here Abbe's Podcast on iHeart: Click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How strong would you say your sense of community is right now? With my increasing work commitments and the ages of my kids, I’m not finding the natural opportunities to meet up with other moms that I did when my kids were younger and going to playdates and parks and preschool. Building a community has become an increasingly difficult thing for me! That’s why I’m so thrilled I got to interview Jen Banks on my show. She inspired me to recommit to building a community—and not just any community, but a resilient community! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here! Related Episodes like this one on Building a Community: 021: Three Easy but Impactful Ways to Deepen Relationships with Others 195: How to Love Where You Live // Jessica Dahlquist 201: Living Your Life’s Purpose in Every Stage// Brooke Snow Episode Sponsors: Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off a whole pie now through March 30th. (Questions this one!!! March 30th??) KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Letting go of your expectations of yourself can seem like an impossible ask. As moms, we want to do our best job! We want to be good moms! And yet, this so often leads to heavy, unrealistic expectations that leave us anxious, guilt-ridden, and completely exhausted. In this episode, I will share a sneak peek into one of the lessons of my Declutter Your Motherhood audio course to help show you how to begin letting go of those heavy expectations that weigh you down. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. Announcements: Sign up here for the Declutter Your Motherhood class Episode Sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off an entree now through May 15, 2024. BetterHelp: Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a limited time, I'm dropping the audio of my Overcoming Overwhelm masterclass so everyone can access it! Hurry and listen to it before it goes back into the vault on Thursday, April 11. This is an audio replay of the free masterclass that I taught this past week, designed with your busy Mom-life in mind. Whether you missed the live session or this is your first time hearing about it, this audio recording of the class is here to cater to your schedule and needs. At the end of the class, you'll hear me talk about my Declutter Your Motherhood Audio Course, and I wanted to make sure you know that I'm doing a special Spring promotion on that course right now. If you sign up by 9:00 pm on Wednesday, April 10, you will get free access to a five-week accountability group that I am hosting in April and May. You will get to join me live on Zoom once a week so I can answer your questions about the course content, and you can connect with and learn from other intentional mothers who are going through the course, too. This is a perfect bonus if you are someone who generally needs some outside accountability and deadlines instead of a purely self-paced offering, and I am so excited to get to do this live group with you! Sign up for the course at 3in30podcast.com/declutter. Can't wait to see you there! Mentioned in this episode: Surface Pressure - song from Encanto Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have a special treat for you. I am re-airing the audio of a class that my dear friend Miranda Anderson, taught for a group of 3 in 30 listeners back at the end of 2019. Although it was awhile ago, the wisdom that Miranda shares in this class about decluttering our busy schedules is timeless, and I knew we all needed a refresher! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/353-busy-schedule Announcement: Overcoming Overwhelm Masterclass: Don’t forget to sign up for this FREE masterclass I’m teaching live on Zoom the first week in April. If you can’t make it live, I’ll send you a replay! Episode sponsors: OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at one skin.co. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have received feedback from listeners saying they'd love more insight into the background of 3 in 30: what’s going on behind-the-scenes of the business, what it's like being a working mom, how my family's doing… all of the ins and outs. And I love sharing! I'm grateful that some of you care. So today, I thought I’d give a little 3 in 30 update. Enjoy! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/352-3-in-30-update Announcement: Connected Mom Life podcast Self-Assured-Motherhood Class Flecks of Gold journal waitlist Overcoming Overwhelm Masterclass Episode Sponsors: Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off a whole pie now through March 30th. Vionic Shoes: Use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ll confess that my house is often quite messy. I value order - I feel like I can think better when my house is clean! But with two creative children, a busy husband, a growing business, and an active dog, there is evidence of a lot of living in our home. Thankfully, Carly Thornock is here to help all of us learn ways we can intentionally manage the mess without having it get in the way of those relationships that matter the most to us. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/351-carly-thornock Announcement: Overcoming Overwhelm Masterclass: Don’t forget to sign up for this FREE masterclass I’m teaching live on Zoom the first week in April. If you can’t make it live, I’ll send you a replay! Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As I hope you know, I’m hosting a free masterclass on Overcoming Overwhelm during the first week of April. I've been preparing for it the past few weeks, which is probably why an interaction with my kids stood out to me a few days ago when I was feeling super overwhelmed and had a lot to do around the house. Something that I have not been great at as a mom is teaching my kids how to contribute around the house, but I've been working on it. Listen in to hear my thoughts about some mindset shifts I’ve been having around chores, my kids, and how I talk to them about it. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/350-chores-and-kids Announcement: My Free Workshop on Overcoming the Overwhelm (Happening the first week of April 2024!) Episode sponsors: KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As I hope you know, I’m hosting a free masterclass on Overcoming Overwhelm during the first week of April. I've been preparing for it the past few weeks, which is probably why an interaction with my kids stood out to me a few days ago when I was feeling super overwhelmed and had a lot to do around the house. Something that I have not been great at as a mom is teaching my kids how to contribute around the house, but I've been working on it. Listen in to hear my thoughts about some mindset shifts I’ve been having around chores, my kids, and how I talk to them about it. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/350-chores-and-kids Announcement: My Free Workshop on Overcoming the Overwhelm (Happening the first week of April 2024!) Episode sponsors: KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decision fatigue is a real thing, friends. I’m sure many of you are like me, running around with too much to do and too many decisions to make. My guest today, Emily P. Freeman, believes that regularly prioritizing time to reflect on the past will actually make our decisions in the present more clear and peaceful. As a natural go-getter and busybody, I am inspired by Emily’s dedication to slowing down and practicing self-reflection. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/349-decision-fatigue *** Announcements: My Free Workshop on Overcoming the Overwhelm (Happening the first week of April 2024!) Emily P Freeman's new book: How to Walk Into a Room Episode sponsors: PrepDish: Visit for a FREE two-week trial! Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off a whole pie now through March 30th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meal planning can be so stressful! That’s why I’m so excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friends, Stacie & Meghan, from the podcast Didn't I Just Feed You. I hope you caught my main episode on Monday because I shared the audio recording of my guest appearance on their podcast. Today's bonus episode is the second half of that conversation as these two awesome ladies applied my three takeaways to their experience with feeding their families–specifically, their experience with meal planning. So if meal planning is a challenge for you, like it is for me, I know you are going to relate to this lively conversation between two mom-friends who get it. -Meal Planning for Everyone Audio Course -Didn't I Just Feed You Podcast "For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/348-meal-planning” Announcements: Handout to walk you through the three-step process on your own. Text the word dinner to 33777 Free meal planning template from Stacie & Meghan Meal Planning for Everyone - Stacie & Meghan’s new audio course Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at oneskin.co. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making dinner for my family is…not my favorite. If you've been listening to the podcast for very long, you've probably heard me talk about this. It is a constant work in progress for me to figure out how to get dinner on the table, and one of the resources that has been helping me a lot in the last year is the podcast Didn't I Just Feed You. Stacie and Meghan, the hosts of Didn’t I Just Feed You, invited me on their podcast to talk about my journey with feeding my family and how I am learning to declutter the guilt and stress that I feel around this task. I had so much fun being a guest on their podcast, and they graciously agreed to let me air the audio of that conversation today on 3 in 30. -Meal Planning for Everyone audio course -Didn't I Just Feed You Podcast Announcement: Declutter Your Motherhood - Rachel’s audio course Handout to walk you through the three-step process on your own. Text the word dinner to 33777 or click here Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off a whole pie now through March 30th. "For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/347-making-dinner" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've spent the last month talking on this podcast all about nurturing our romantic relationships and learning skills for navigating conflicts, building emotionally mature connections, and communicating about vulnerable topics such as intimacy, sex, and desire. This week's episode is, in a way, a continuation of that same theme…because how much more equipped will our children be for their future romantic relationships if we start talking to them now, in age-appropriate ways, about their bodies, their relationships, and their impact on other people? Conversations about puberty, sexuality, and everything in between can be extremely intimidating for parents, so thankfully, there are people like Rowena in the world to help us with these tricky conversations! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/346-the-talk Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Fabric: Life insurance designed by parents for parents to help you get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes. *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The episode you're about to listen to is a fan favorite that we pulled from the archives. Do you feel frustrated with your partner when they don’t parent the same way you do? This episode is going to free you from carrying the burden of that dynamic in your home. Enjoy these three takeaways to help you thrive in your parenting and your partnership, even if you don't do everything the same way. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. Announcement: I also wanted to remind you that as a special February treat, I put together a playlist for you of all of the relationship-focused episodes from the past 6 1/2 years of 3in30. When you sign up, this will be delivered to you as a private podcast feed. Click here to sign up! Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order! BetterHelp: Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this brief bonus episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife answers a listener question: What should I do if I need to take an SSRI for my anxiety, but it is dramatically decreasing my libido? Listen in for Dr. Jennifer's answer! Announcement: To hear Dr. Jennifer's first episode on 3 in 30, sign up for our relationships playlist! It's an archive of every relationships-focused episode we've ever had on 3 in 30, delivered to you via an easy private podcast feed. Go to 3and30podcasts.com/playlist to sign up. Get in touch with our Guest! Instagram: @finlaysonfife Website: www.finlayson-fife.com Courses: https://www.finlayson-fife.com/courses *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices