Thryving Mother Podcast

In this episode, our guest, Registered Dietitian, Sarah Remmer is sharing her tips and tricks on how to ease the overwhelm and stress in nourishing our families. My hope is that this conversation today with Sarah, a Registered Dietitian and Spud Contributor who knows firsthand what it's like to feed a young family will give us new ideas on how to nourish ourselves and our family with simple, easy meals and lunch ideas that everyone will enjoy! It will make our lives so much easier, gain more time in our schedules and ease the stress and exhaustion on the weekends and weekdays. @thryve_living @thryvingmotherpodcast www.thryve.ca ___ For more on Sarah and Spud: Sarah Remmer is an award-winning registered dietitian with almost 20 years of experience, a mom of 3 and the proud founder and President of The Centre for Family Nutrition, a Canada-wide nutrition counselling practice that specializes in child and family nutrition. She's also a published author, speaker, and narrator, and has spent a lot of her time creating nutrition content for parents, caregivers, teachers and other health professionals, developing recipes, and presenting on topics related to nutrition and feeding. Her passion is teaching parents how to confidently feed their families and raise children to have a positive relationship with food and their bodies. Sarah Remmer: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCentreForFamilyNutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahremmer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahremmer __ Spud: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spuddelivers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuddelivers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuddelivers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spud-ca/

In this episode, we are reflecting on the power of taking a pause or break and learning how to honour that. I'm sharing my journey during a year-long hiatus from podcasting and the Thryve community, the reasons behind it, and the incredible lessons I've learned about recognizing when it's time to step back and prioritize self-care. @thryve_living @thryvingmotherpodcast Visit: www.thryve.ca

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, Iesha shares what led her to create her platform, More than a Mama and how she has developed a supportive online community of moms. She shares what transitions she has found to be the most challenging in motherhood and how she has noticed her perspectives and values have changed since becoming a mother. Show Notes: In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, Iesha and I discuss, About Iesha Iesha Madden is a Instagram mom content creator, social media manager, teacher, mom, and wife. She loves supporting moms and encouraging them to do the things they enjoy and to stretch their thinking. She is an extrovert who loves people, podcasts, reading, game nights, dad jokes, working out, and spending time with her family. Learn more at: @morethanamamaseries Links to Thryve: Thryve Website Thryve Living Instagram Podcast Website

Motherhood is a varied yet permanent stage of life. No mother’s experience is identical to another, but somewhere along the way motherhood touches all humans. This episode highlights the diversity of experiences motherhood offers with editors of The Long Devotion: Poets Writing Motherhood. This anthology is a collection of poems, essays, and writing prompts that represent and describe a wide range of experiences. Edited by Emily Pérez and Nancy Reddy, The Long Devotion celebrates the multifaceted types and lifestyles of motherhood ranging from intersections of parenting and race; single parenting; adoptive, foster, and step-parenting; life with chronic illness, mental illness, and disability; and the choice to remain childless. Emily and Nancy share a poem from the book called “Feed” which speaks to the various forms of transitions women experience through motherhood. Our conversation touches on topics such a Matrescence, navigating work and motherhood, as well as learning how to adjust to motherhood and finding a creative spark again. Show Notes: In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, we discuss, About the Writers: Emily Pérez is the author of What Flies Want, winner of the Iowa Prize; House of Sugar, House of Stone; and two chapbooks. She is co-editor of the anthology The Long Devotion: Poets Writing Motherhood. A CantoMundo fellow and Ledbury Critic, she’s received support from Hedgebrook, Bread Loaf, The Community of Writers, Jack Straw Writers, and The Artist Trust. Her poetry has appeared in Poetry Northwest, Prairie Schooner, Copper Nickel, Poetry, and Fairy Tale Review, and her reviews can be found in RHINO, LA Review of Books, The Guardian, and The Georgia Review. She teaches high school in Denver, where she lives with her family. Find more at www.emilyperez.org. Nancy Reddy is the author of Pocket Universe (LSU, 2022); Double Jinx (Milkweed Editions, 2015), a 2014 winner of the National Poetry Series; and Acadiana (Black Lawrence Press, 2018). With Emily Pérez, she’s co-editor of The Long Devotion: Poets Writing Motherhood (UGA, 2022). Her essays have appeared in Slate, Poets & Writers, Electric Literature, Romper, Brevity, The Millions, and elsewhere. The recipient of a Walter E. Dakin Fellowship from the Sewanee Writers’ Conference and grants from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the Sustainable Arts Foundation, she teaches writing at Stockton University. Learn more about Emily and Nancy at: @theemperez | @nancy.o.reddy & www.emilyperez.org Links to Thryve: Thryve Website Thryve Living Instagram Podcast Website

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, Dr. Rory Gibbons shares his mission behind the type of work he does to support fathers and their health and wellbeing. Rory offers his insights into what modern Fatherhood has looked like for himself (so far) as well his perspective on the transformation into fatherhood. Sharing from his own experience as a father of two, Rory offers supportive strategies to help support both mothers and fathers on their journey in parenthood. (Make sure to share this important episode with your husbands, partners, and fathers in your life!) Show Notes: In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, we discuss, Learn more at: @drrorygibbons | @virtualhealthcollective Links to Thryve: Thryve Website Thryve Living Instagram Podcast Website

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, Kelsie Jane shares her mission behind the type of work she does to support women who are on their motherhood journey. She shares her insights into what Martyrdom in motherhood can look like and where this narrative stems from. Tapping from her own experience of motherhood as well as from her time coaching other mothers, Kelsie offers supportive strategies on how to overcome the narrative of Martyrdom within ourselves. Show Notes: In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, we discuss, About Kelsie Kelsie is a mom, wife, coffee lover, storyteller, and motherhood coach. After having her son 2.5 years ago, Kelsie had an identity crisis which propelled her down a path of self-discovery that ultimately led to her finding her purpose as a motherhood coach. As a coach, she supports new moms who feel lost and unfulfilled in life after baby by providing them the tools to navigate the deep physical, mental, emotional and spiritual transformations that arise in new motherhood. She helps them use their transition to motherhood as a catalyst for personal growth and empowerment so that they can step into who they want to be as an individual, mother, partner, and family member. Learn more at: @kelsiejanecoaching Links to Thryve: Thryve Website Thryve Living Instagram Podcast Website

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, Hohmcoming Founder, Briana James shares her mission behind her digital studio and her philosophy on how mothers can connect with themselves on a deeper level throughout pregnancy and beyond. She shares simple ways women can begin to feel feel in their bodies and more connected to themselves through their pregnancy journey and into motherhood. Show Notes: In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, we discuss, About Briana Briana is a mother, speaker, Reiki Master and entrepreneur from the West Coast focussed on simplicity, getting back to basics and bettering our world through our connection back to self. It is her deeply held belief that when we clear away external demands and bring ourselves back inward, we can create space for us to reunite with the earthly, natural humans that we are deep down to live healthier, more meaningful lives. She runs an online Reiki and Energy healing practice with a focus on women's health and wellbeing and owns and operates Hohmcoming.com, a digital movement + mindfulness studio for pregnancy and motherhood and the journey within. Learn more at: hohmcoming.com | @hohmcoming Links to Thryve: Thryve Website Thryve Living Instagram Podcast Website

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, Trend with MJ Founder, MJ shares her mission behind her gender neutral fashion clothing brand. Trend With MJ came from a place where self-belief and pursuing a passion was at the core of what TWMJ is today. MJ shares her journey of being a young entrepreneur, the challenges and the rewarding experiences she has experienced so far — she reminds those who are seeking to pursue their own passions or are already on their own entrepreneurial path that determination, trust, collaboration and creativity are all powerful elements to growing a successful business while also feeling fulfilled. Show Notes: In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, we discuss, About MJ MJ founder of Trend With MJ is a local & BIPOC designer in Vancouver with a gender neutral fashion brand. Each piece carriers a special meaning and has been creatively developed with love and passion. Trend With MJ came from a place where self-belief and following her heart was at the core of what she wanted to create. One of MJ’s Favourite quotes when designing and serves as a great reminder is from Paul Kalanithi: “You can’t ever reach perfection, but you can believe in an asymptote toward which you are ceaselessly striving.” Learn more at: info@trendwithmj.com | www.trendwithmj.com | @trendwithmj Links to Thryve: Thryve Website Thryve Living Instagram Podcast Website

And we are back with the Thryving Mother Podcast - welcome to season three! There is a great line up of guests who will join this conversation and offer new perspectives to motherhood, parenthood and ideas on how to redefine our motherhood journey. It’s sometimes hard to know how much we can actually handle when we have so much thrown at us all at once. As a modern day Mother — the increased busyness, digital consumption, high expectations along with the pain, suffering and loss all around us, is a lot to navigate through. Today, we are talking about one of the most common challenges for parents: How do you continue to care for yourself during the busy seasons in life? One thing is for sure, it is not easy! During life's changes and every new stage we go through as mothers, it's hard to find a new rhythm and balance. Casey is sharing her "5 Daily Mindset Shifts" that every busy Mom needs to incorporate in their lives. Show Notes: - Casey shares what made her re-evaluate her self-care routine and calm her nervous system. - How to navigate when change happens and still find a balance - What is coming up this season Links mentioned: Thryve Website Thryve Living Instagram Podcast Website

In this solo episode, we are talking about the gift of motherhood — how we can find ways to accept where we are at right now in this season of motherhood. In this last episode of Season Two, I am reflecting on what common themes from the past two seasons in particular how we pressure ourselves and set such high expectations for ourselves in all aspects in our lives which then lead to burnout and overwhelm. The modern day as mothers, especially in the Western culture weighs heavily on the hustle culture. What are ways we can find more self-acceptance? What Motherhood is teaching us in each chapter. Being ok with the ebbs and flow of motherhood and the fact that not everything is always going to be perfect is part of the blessings we experience in motherhood -- one of our many gifts in motherhood. __ Podcast Website Connect with Casey James: Instagram: @thryve_living, @thryvingmotherpodcast For professional/brand support: @senseandsavvy Website: www.thryve.ca Email: hello@thryve.ca

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, Maturn Founders, Jen Murtagh and Sonja Baikogli Foley share their mission to eliminate the ‘motherhood penalty’ with Canada’s first official maternity leave program. Maturn is a comprehensive program focused solely on the crucial transition to and from maternity leave. Both founders are Vancouver-based former C-Suite level executives and each Mom to two in addition to impressive backgrounds and career accomplishments. Their own lived maternity and career experiences led to the creation of this national program and a passion to address the inequality and lack of guidance women experience when taking maternity leave. Jen and Sonja discuss why it's essential that mat leave planning goes beyond time taken and salary top ups and becomes about career trajectory and building confidence for Moms returning to work. Maturn’s comprehensive program will be the first to provide support and tools to working mothers as well as organizations to successfully navigate the maternity process without enduring systemic penalties or sacrificing career goals. About Jenn and Sonja Jen Murtagh, Co-Founder With over two decades of experience spanning both corporate and non-profit, heart-centred leadership has been the guiding star of Jen Murtagh’s career. Jen supports women to live and lead bravely through her 1:1 coaching, workshops, speaking and signature Brave Leadership for Women program. Jen is a mother and stepmother to four children who was inspired to co-create Maturn to serve mothers in a deep and meaningful way while advancing gender equity. Sonja Baikogli Foley, Co-Founder Sonja holds 15+ years of diverse experience in non-profit, public and private organizations and has always been drawn towards impact-driven work that genuinely makes a difference in the lives of others. Born to Iranian refugee-status parents in Sweden, she experienced her life from the eyes of displaced parents. These early experiences and hardships shaped Sonja’s foundation and made her the person she is today. Sonja co-founded Maturn out of a desire to support women and turn maternity leave into an intentional year. She’s a proud mother of two who is driven to build a more equitable, compassionate and inclusive world for future generations. Learn more on Jen, Sonja and Maturn at www.maturn.com/meet-the-founders/ @maturncanada, @jenmurtaghcoaching, @sonjabfoley __ Podcast Website Connect with Casey James: Instagram: @thryve_living, @thryvingmotherpodcast For professional/brand support: @senseandsavvy Website: www.thryve.ca Email: hello@thryve.ca

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, Founder of brands The Little Yogi and Truand, Truand, Nancy Caouette shares her vision behind both brands, how stereotypical clothing for children influenced her to start her own business, and how she finds a form of balance as she is growing two brands and raising three young children. Show Notes: In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, you will learn, About Nancy In the winter of 2016, as several of her friends and family members were preparing to give birth, Nancy Caouette was struck by the dichotomy in children's fashion. She realized most baby and children's clothing available on the market were pink or blue. Nancy then questioned the impact of fashion on child development, but especially the integration of gender stereotypes. Why are clothes for boys differently cut than girls? Why are certain colours banned for one sex and not for the other, why, why, why? Growing up, Nancy spent her free time in her family’s sewing studio where she was greatly inspired by her mother’s talents in tailoring. In 2016, equipped with all kinds of fabrics and brimming, as well as her mother’s help, Nancy set about creating unique and personalized pieces for each of the mothers-to-be around her. The enthusiasm was instantaneous. A few days later, she presented her personal project on social media. Charmed by the idea, thousands of users subscribed to her page in just a few hours. From there, The Little Yogi company was born. Six months later, while the brand was still growing in notoriety, the young entrepreneur left behind her career to devote herself completely to building her company. Learn more about The Little Yogi Company and Truand, Truand on Instagram @littleyogicompany and @truandtruand or visit: www.littleyogicompany.com. __ Podcast Website Connect with Casey James: Instagram: @thryve_living, @thryvingmotherpodcast For professional/brand support: @senseandsavvy Website: www.thryve.ca Email: hello@thryve.ca

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, Kristine Sostar McLellan, Co-Founder of One Tough Mother shares her insights on how to prepare ourselves for the early days of motherhood. She speaks about her story and what inspired her to start One Tough Mother and the mission behind the brand. Show Notes: In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, we discuss, About One Tough Mother and Co-Founder, Kristine After giving birth I was in shock. I was in pain, and struggling mentally and emotionally. I felt ready for birth, but no one prepared me for postpartum. Then I had my second baby and it was night and day. I made sure I had everything I needed and I knew what to expect. It's never easy, but it was joyful. Now Allison (who is a doula and childbirth educator) and I are on a mission to give that "second time experience" to everyone, every single time. This about so much more than just a beautiful gift. We set new moms and parents up the information they need to have a more joyful entry into parenthood. It's about empowerment in a box. Pass it on. Learn more at www.imonetoughmother.com and on Instagram @one_toughmother __ Podcast Website Connect with Casey James: Instagram: @thryve_living, @thryvingmotherpodcast For professional/brand support: @senseandsavvy Website: www.thryve.ca Email: hello@thryve.ca

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, Melissa Nkomo, Founder of Kunye shares her insights on ways to reclaim our wellbeing. She speaks about her mission for Kunye and her desire to start a new dialogue around Self, slow wellness and reflects on her self-growth journey as an entrepreneur. Show Notes: In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, we discuss, About Melissa Melissa is a mindfulness practitioner, movement and meditation guide, and the founder of Kunye Studio. Kunye is a modern wellness studio with a multi-disciplinary approach to physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Kunye is best known as the home of Slow Wellness - a movement Melissa created to help combat the epidemic of stress, burnout, and mental disharmony. Learn more at www.kunye.co and on Instagram @kunye.co and @melissa.nkomo Episode Webpage

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, Cayley Benjamin, Motherhood Coach shares her insights on Matrescence - the transition into Motherhood. She speaks about how we need a mother-centred society rather than just a baby-centred society — nurturing the mother through her major transitions just as much as we nurture our baby. She also offers insights on the transformative identity shift a mother has and what she believes to be the best approach is in re-defining motherhood. Show Notes: In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, we discuss, Learn more at www.cayleybenjamin.com and on Instagram @cayleybenjamin __ Podcast Website Connect with Casey James: Instagram: @thryve_living, @thryvingmotherpodcast For professional/brand support: @senseandsavvy Website: www.thryve.ca Email: hello@thryve.ca

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, Integrative Dentist, Dr. Mandeep Johal shares the connection between maternal health and dentistry. As an Integrative Dentist, she takes a holistic approach to traditional dentistry by looking at whole-body wellness and how it is affected by the mouth and jaw. Show Notes: In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, you will learn: Learn more with Dr. Mandeep Johal on Instagram @drmandeepjohal __ Starting November 10th, join us for our fall virtual THRYVE CIRCLE - designed for women in motherhood who want to explore their expanded identity, ways to re-define balance, and identify what their values and purpose are in their lives with the support and wisdom of other women in motherhood. By meeting virtually with the same small group over a period of four weeks, you can discover new ideas, honour the changes and transformations and experience a deep connection and trust in a community of women—while also gaining new understanding about yourself. REGISTER HERE >> Early Bird: $75 (until Nov 4) /(Regular: $85) __ Podcast Website Connect with Casey James: Instagram: @thryve_living, @thryvingmotherpodcast For professional/brand support: @senseandsavvy Website: https://www.thryve.ca Email: hello@thryve.ca

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, I’m sharing 7 ways to help you reset during obstacles in motherhood. As parents, we are faced with challenges on a regular basis including when our kids are home sick. Incorporating ways to support ourselves through these times make the even the toughest of times run a little more smoother. Show Notes: In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, I’m sharing: __ This November, join us for our fall virtual THRYVE CIRCLE - designed for women in motherhood who want to explore their expanded identity, ways to re-define balance, and identify what their values and purpose are in their lives with the support and wisdom of other women in motherhood. By meeting virtually with the same small group over a period of four weeks, you can discover new ideas, honour the changes and transformations and experience a deep connection and trust in a community of women—while also gaining new understanding about yourself. REGISTER HERE ($85/4 weeks - valued at $21 per week) __ Podcast Website Connect with Casey James: Instagram: @thryve_living, @thryvingmotherpodcast For professional/brand support: @senseandsavvy Website: https://www.thryve.ca Email: hello@thryve.ca

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, Neha Ruch is shares her insights on the edges between stay at home and working mother. She speaks about ideas to feel confident and clear in where you are, embrace creativity during a pause and use the untitled chapter for growth. Show Notes: In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, we discuss, __ Learn more at www.motheruntitled.com and on Instagram @motheruntitled __ Podcast Website Connect with Casey James: Instagram: @thryve_living, @thryvingmotherpodcast For professional/brand support: @senseandsavvy Website: https://www.thryve.ca Email: hello@thryve.ca

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, I’m chatting with Carolyn one of the co-founders of The MomBabes community and co-author of their debut book, The MomBabes: A Motherhood Anthology. Carolyn and Christina provide their real life experience about the power of a motherhood community and how finding strength in a community of other mothers reminds us all that we aren’t alone. In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, I’m chatting with Carolyn one of the co-founders of The Mom Babes about the power of a motherhood community. What started as a mat-leave coffee club evolved into a community of women, a movement of mothers seeking connection and the knowledge they aren’t alone. Show Notes: In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, we discuss, ___ More from The MomBabes www.themombabes.com and @TheMomBabes __ Podcast Website Connect with Casey James: Instagram: @thryve_living, @thryvingmotherpodcast For professional/brand support: @senseandsavvy Website: https://www.thryve.ca Email: hello@thryve.ca

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, Kathy Heath, a mom of three with one child on the autism spectrum is sharing her passion about autism advocacy and creating a more inclusive society for her children to grow up in, and contribute to. In this episode, Kathy shares her journey in hopes of helping other families through theirs. Show Notes: In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, we discuss, About Kathy Kathy is a mom of three with one child on the autism spectrum. She's passionate about autism advocacy and creating a more inclusive society for her children to grow up in, and contribute to. Learn more www.theautismedit.com and on Instagram @theautismedit In honour of Canadian Autism Awareness month this October, Kathy is working in collaboration with The Branded Good where 100% of the proceeds will be going to Adaptabilities. Shop the collection on The Branded Good site, and learn more about where Adaptabilities HERE. __ Podcast Website Connect with Casey James: Instagram: @thryve_living, @thryvingmotherpodcast For professional/brand support: @senseandsavvy Website: https://www.thryve.ca Email: hello@thryve.ca