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Real Moms, Real Life

Real Moms, Real Life

By Beth Campbell and Andrea Moore

This podcast is your motherhood guide to self-empowerment and taking on each day as your best self. We provide quick actionable tips every episode focusing on nutrition, fitness, stress and all things related to parenting and being a mom.
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Episode 45 – Finding Your Village

Real Moms, Real LifeNov 05, 2018

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Episode 75 – Final Episode! Career/Motherhood Guilt and Child Weight Gain

Episode 75 – Final Episode! Career/Motherhood Guilt and Child Weight Gain

Today is our final episode! Andrea and Beth start off with some tips and recommendations following this podcast and then answer two questions. The first is a woman who is feeling guilt over wanting to put her career on hold to have kids and the other wants suggestions on how to help her 10 year Read More ...
Jun 03, 201939:52
Episode 74 – Personal Self Care Routines

Episode 74 – Personal Self Care Routines

Today Andrea and Beth make a big announcement. After that, they go through three items of self-care they are doing well with and 2 areas they each would like to improve upon. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us Read More ...
May 27, 201933:41
Episode 73 – Childhood Anxiety with Kathleen Schwarz

Episode 73 – Childhood Anxiety with Kathleen Schwarz

Y’all are going to want to take notes for this one. Beth talks with Kathleen Schwarz from Compassionate Healing Services about anxiety, particularly childhood anxiety. We talk about the warning signs, what not to do, and what you can do to help your kids, and yourself, too! Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Read More ...
May 20, 201948:25
Episode 72 – Vaccines

Episode 72 – Vaccines

Pro-Vaxx, Anti-Vaxx, Pro-Science. The “Vaccine Debate” can get pretty heated and is often led with emotions and not science. Andrea and I try to take emotions out of this debate to look at why people might be choosing not to vaccinate, despite the fact that vaccines are effective for their designated purpose. We hope that Read More ...
May 13, 201956:14
Episode 71 – Empathy

Episode 71 – Empathy

Today Andrea and Beth chat about empathy. What it is, how it relates to motherhood and how to give and receive it! Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app and write a review there. Thank Read More ...
May 06, 201928:46
Episode 70 – Emotional Triggers

Episode 70 – Emotional Triggers

Today Andrea and Beth discuss emotional triggers – how to recognize them, why you get them, what you can do about them and how to make them productive. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app Read More ...
Apr 29, 201936:39
Episode 69 – Cook Once, Eat All Week with Cassy Joy Garcia

Episode 69 – Cook Once, Eat All Week with Cassy Joy Garcia

Today Andrea and Beth get the opportunity to chat with Cassy Joy Garcia about her revolutionary method of meal prep. She discusses the ins and outs of her upcoming book and provides some of her favorite cost saving tips and cooking utensils. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes Read More ...
Apr 22, 201935:07
Episode 68 – Surrounding yourself with supportive people

Episode 68 – Surrounding yourself with supportive people

Today Andrea and Beth discuss how to surround yourself with supportive people both online and in person, friends and family. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app and write a review there. Thank you! [00:37] Read More ...
Apr 15, 201931:20
Episode 67 – Fuel Your Passion

Episode 67 – Fuel Your Passion

Today Andrea and Beth chat about considerations in regards to monetizing your passion, how to manage fear, and continue self-care in the process. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app and write a review there. Read More ...
Apr 08, 201927:27
Episode 66 – Find Your Passion

Episode 66 – Find Your Passion

Today Andrea and Beth start the 2 part series on Finding and Fueling your Passion. The idea is that everyone needs a passion, whether or not you want to monetize it. This episode talks about all passions and the next part will discuss how to monetize that passion if you desire. Show Notes Write us Read More ...
Apr 01, 201931:37
Episode 65 – The Gap between Knowing and Doing

Episode 65 – The Gap between Knowing and Doing

Have you ever felt that pull between knowing and doing? For instance maybe there is something you know you want to do but you are struggling to take the step or leap into it? Today, Andrea and Beth talk about some action steps on how to help your dreams/goals/laundry doing become a reality. Show Notes Read More ...
Mar 25, 201935:24
Episode 64 – Organization

Episode 64 – Organization

This week we are joined by Amber – who own’s Arranged by Amber and she answers all of your (and our) questions around organizational challenges. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app and write a Read More ...
Mar 18, 201932:54
Episode 63 – Feeding Kids Part 2

Episode 63 – Feeding Kids Part 2

Today we give you actionable steps following last weeks episode of the psychology around food. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app and write a review there. Thank you! [02:21] Nourishing our children [03:03] Division Read More ...
Mar 11, 201943:06
Episode 62 – Feeding Kids Part 1

Episode 62 – Feeding Kids Part 1

Andrea and Beth talk about feeding kids today. We dive into newborns, starting solids, over or underweight kids and what to do if kids won’t eat foods. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app and Read More ...
Mar 04, 201943:15
Episode 61 – Reinforcement, Rewards and Motivation

Episode 61 – Reinforcement, Rewards and Motivation

Andrea and Beth discuss a more sensitive topic in parenting – rewards and reinforcement of behaviors. They chat about what studies show in behavior reinforcement of behaviors, particularly focusing on encouraging intrinsic versus extrinsic motivating factors. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. Read More ...
Feb 25, 201936:06
Episode 60 – Independent Kids

Episode 60 – Independent Kids

Andrea and Beth and exploring what the value of ‘independence’ means to them and the 3 ways to raise and Independent Thinker Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app and write a review there. Thank Read More ...
Feb 18, 201941:41
Episode 59 – Choosing values to guide your parenting

Episode 59 – Choosing values to guide your parenting

Today Andrea and I talk about how to approach choosing which values you want to guide your parenting, why it’s important and how to do it! Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app and write Read More ...
Feb 11, 201936:42
Episode 58 – Pelvic Floor Health with Gina Cunningham

Episode 58 – Pelvic Floor Health with Gina Cunningham

Gina Cunningham, PT, DPT, WCS joins us today to answer YOUR questions on pelvic floor health. We talk about incontinence, diastasis recti, internal healing, and prolapse along with what to expect when seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist. Show Notes [00:50] Introducing Gina and Where to Find Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists (Gina is at Empower PT, Read More ...
Feb 04, 201940:23
Episode 57 – Resolution Check-In

Episode 57 – Resolution Check-In

Today we recap on how our resolutions are coming along and what to do if yours aren’t going as planned. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app and write a review there. Thank you! [03:17] Read More ...
Jan 28, 201928:07
Episode 56 – Bedtime Routines

Episode 56 – Bedtime Routines

Let’s talk about bedtime! Bedtime is one of the hardest times with kids, everyone’s tired and cranky and I’m sure it has been a long day. A solid bedtime routine can be incredibly helpful. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search Read More ...
Jan 21, 201935:46
Episode 55 – Orthotics

Episode 55 – Orthotics

Today Andrea and Beth are switching gears and talking about orthotics for kids and adults. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app and write a review there. Thank you! [04:56] Orthotics Intro [05:21] Orthotics for Read More ...
Jan 14, 201934:36
Episode 54 – Speaking Up for Yourself

Episode 54 – Speaking Up for Yourself

One of the big blockers with resolutions is the ability to ability up for yourself. It’s a skill, not a personality trait. Listen today to hear Andrea and Beth chat about why we don’t speak up for ourselves and how to do so. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in Read More ...
Jan 07, 201932:48
Episode 53 – Resolutions

Episode 53 – Resolutions

New year, new music, new format 🙂 Happy New Year! Let’s talk about New Year’s Resolutions! Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app and write a review there. Thank you! [04:29] Why make resolutions? [07:49] Read More ...
Dec 31, 201829:02
Episode 52 – 2018 Wrap Up

Episode 52 – 2018 Wrap Up

Today, we wrap up the end of 2018 and a full year of recording this podcast answer the 4 questions you can find below in our show notes. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app Read More ...
Dec 24, 201826:27
Episode 51 – Permanent Birth Control with Dr. Errin

Episode 51 – Permanent Birth Control with Dr. Errin

Today the three of us chat about different types of permanent birth control and some of the decision making process with all of it. Show Notes [02:30] Hysterectomy [08:38] Tubal Ligation [11:57] Decision Making (during/in anticipation of Cesarean) [15:00] Vasectomy [20:20] Hormonal Effects [23:50] Tubal Occlusion [25:43] Endometrial Ablation [31:23] Making the Decision Subscribe Here: Read More ...
Dec 17, 201834:32
Episode 50 – Food Journaling

Episode 50 – Food Journaling

Today Andrea talks about her preferred style of food journaling to actually learn how different foods affect you and how different moods affect your eating. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app and write a Read More ...
Dec 10, 201833:47
Episode 49 – Energy Work

Episode 49 – Energy Work

Please excuse the audio quality in the beginning of this podcast, we fixed it for the topic so stick with it or skip ahead! Today Andrea shares with us her experience with Energy Work personally, with her son and how she incorporates it with her clients. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open Read More ...
Dec 03, 201838:57
Episode 48 – Beth’s Sleep Story

Episode 48 – Beth’s Sleep Story

As the third and final episode in our baby/toddler sleep, Beth talks about her experiences with sleep with her now 4 year old and the different experiences with her 3 month old. As a continuation of our previous episode, we did not discuss our real mom moments or tips this week. Show Notes Write us Read More ...
Nov 26, 201825:25
Episode 47 – Andrea’s Sleep Story

Episode 47 – Andrea’s Sleep Story

We decided to split our ‘sleep stories’ into two separate episodes. Today listen to Andrea share her struggles and wins when it comes to baby and toddler sleep. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app Read More ...
Nov 19, 201826:43
Episode 46 – Sleep Consultant Cassandra Mosmen

Episode 46 – Sleep Consultant Cassandra Mosmen

Today we have a great Q&A session with Cassandra Mosmen – a certified sleep consultant. From babies to toddlers, early risers to middle of the night wakers, she has you covered! Show Notes [2:16] Early Morning Risers [9:10] Toddler – Middle of the night waking [12:50] Toddler – Sleep Props [16:26] Infants/Younger Babies [18:55] 4 Read More ...
Nov 12, 201837:33
Episode 45 – Finding Your Village

Episode 45 – Finding Your Village

Why is it important to have a village? How do you find one? Beth and Andrea give some suggestions from their experience and research. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app and write a review Read More ...
Nov 05, 201841:33
Episode 44 – Goal Setting

Episode 44 – Goal Setting

As a nice follow up to our discussion on perfectionism, Beth and Andrea chat about setting goals in a manageable way. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app and write a review there. Thank you! Read More ...
Oct 29, 201837:02
Episode 43 – Perfectionism

Episode 43 – Perfectionism

This week, Andrea and Beth Dive into: What is perfectionism? How can we recognize it and why does it get in the way? Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app and write a review there. Read More ...
Oct 22, 201834:41
Episode 42 – Positive Mindsets

Episode 42 – Positive Mindsets

Today Andrea and I are talking about what positive mindsets are and, more importantly, what they are not. Do you get stuck in a false positive mindset trap? Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app Read More ...
Oct 15, 201833:06
Episode 41 – Sex with Dr. Errin Weisman

Episode 41 – Sex with Dr. Errin Weisman

“Let’s Talk About Sex” Today we get into some of the nitty gritty of postpartum sex and sex as a woman. For a totally unrelated treat, listen to the very end to hear Beth’s baby laugh for the very first time during today’s recording! Show Notes [02:52] Postpartum Sex [10:20] Sex as a Woman [13:50] Read More ...
Oct 08, 201835:44
Episode 40 – Finding Your Outlet

Episode 40 – Finding Your Outlet

You know when you feel like you’re in a funk and you aren’t sure why? Mayne you haven’t found the right ‘outlet’! Today, Andrea and I talk about what makes a good outlet, how to find it and what types of outlets to avoid. Please forgive some of the audio issues on today’s podcast – Read More ...
Oct 01, 201835:45
Episode 39 – Child Development Part 2

Episode 39 – Child Development Part 2

Today Beth dives deeper into child development following last week’s listener questions. Show Notes Write us a review, pretty please! Go Here Open the link in iTunes and go to the reviews section. OR Search for us in the iTunes app and write a review there. Thank you! [04:34] Real Mom Moment of the Week [10:50] Tips Read More ...
Sep 24, 201834:41
Episode 38 – Child Development Part 1

Episode 38 – Child Development Part 1

Today Beth answers audience questions about child development. Show Notes [02:15] Real Mom Moment of the Week [05:09] Tips of the Week: Find your Outlet, Just Ask [09:37] Topic – Child Development [10:37] Low Tone – What it is and how to support it. [21:25] What to focus on for healthy development. [28:08] Socialization – Read More ...
Sep 17, 201835:38
Episode 37 – Limiting Beliefs

Episode 37 – Limiting Beliefs

Today Andrea fills us in on Limiting Beliefs and gives some great tips on how to shift them. Show Notes [01:55] Real Mom Moment of the Week [06:40] Tips of the Week: Cook 2 Chickens and Put Yourself First [12:00] Topic – Limiting Beliefs [12:25] What Are Limiting Beliefs? [20:40] How do we shift/change our Read More ...
Sep 10, 201834:07
Episode 36 – Interview with Doula Sarah Beck

Episode 36 – Interview with Doula Sarah Beck

Today we are excited to have Sarah Beck who happens to be the Doula who attended Beth’s birth to talk about how she became a doula, her tips when searching for a doula and general childbirth preparation tips. Show Notes [00:35] Intro to Sarah Beck [01:58] Why Sarah became a Doula [03:54] Benefits of hiring Read More ...
Sep 03, 201819:38
Episode 35 – Changing Stress Perception

Episode 35 – Changing Stress Perception

Today Andrea and Beth chat about how to change your perception of stress. Please forgive us on the distractions during today’s episode, it was Beth’s first time recording with a newborn! Show Notes [00:30] Beth had a Baby! [05:29] Real Mom Moment of the Week [10:30] Tips of the Week: Take Time Off/Have Meal Rituals Read More ...
Aug 27, 201839:16
Episode 34 – Stress Management vs Perception

Episode 34 – Stress Management vs Perception

Today we start chatting about how our bodies respond to stress and that how we perceive the stress can actually change our hormonal response! Show Notes [02:18] Real Mom Moment of the Week [06:15] Tip of the Week: Read/Use Your Library [10:05] Topic – Stress Management vs Stress Perception [11:19] Stress does not equal Stress Read More ...
Aug 20, 201829:46
Episode 33 – Expectations

Episode 33 – Expectations

Today we are talking about expectations in our lives, particularly in relationships. Don’t forget, the most important relationship you have is with yourself! Show Notes [03:27] Real Mom Moment of the Week [10:10] Tips of the Week: Go to Bed, Make Choices Based on Joy [16:09] Expectations in Relationships (Love Languages, Boundaries Episode) [32:00] Relationships Read More ...
Aug 13, 201834:04
Episode 32 – Sleep and Nutrition

Episode 32 – Sleep and Nutrition

We open with a discussion on vacationing with kids and then get into nutrition and sleep! This is a great companion to last week’s episode with Dr. Errin Weisman Show Notes [02:33] Real Mom Moment of the Week (Navigating a New Sibling Article) [08:56] Tips of the Week: Give yourself a (vacation) buffer, Have intentional Read More ...
Aug 06, 201838:10
Episode 31 – Sleep with Dr. Errin Weisman

Episode 31 – Sleep with Dr. Errin Weisman

Dr. Errin is back, this time to chat about sleep! Show Notes [00:30] Real Mom Moment of the Week [07:10] Intro to Dr. Errin [08:05] Sleep Recommendations/Statistics [9:59] Productivity/Attention/Focus [11:20] Levels of Sleep [12:50] Ways to Maximize Restorative Sleep (Night Light, Alarm Clock) [20:38] Caffeine [25:00] Alcohol [25:42] Getting Sleep Studies/Sleep Apnea [31:18] Medications for Read More ...
Jul 30, 201837:27
Episode 30 – How to get your kids to love helping around the house

Episode 30 – How to get your kids to love helping around the house

Andrea found this great NPR article and we wanted to chat about the article and what our experiences have been! This week is all about going with the flow and giving yourself a little break. Show Notes [04:04] Real Mom Moment of the Week [07:32] Tips of the Week: Hire Help and Give Yourself Grace Read More ...
Jul 23, 201833:36
Episode 29 – Getting (back) in touch with your body

Episode 29 – Getting (back) in touch with your body

This is a topic we could talk about for DAYS! Join us this week as we touch on getting back in touch with our bodies. Show Notes [03:30] Real Mom Moment of the Week [07:37] Tips of the Week: Take the Stairs, Find Trustworthy “Mom Resources” [13:28] Getting in touch with your body [16:10] Hunger Signals Read More ...
Jul 16, 201838:11
Episode 28 – Boundaries

Episode 28 – Boundaries

Let’s find out about healthy boundaries and how to recognize if they are being broken and how to set them. Show Notes [03:25] Real Mom Moment of the Week [07:40] Tips of the Week: Getting kids involved with chores, Stop comparing lives [15:05] Boundaries [15:40] Signs of healthy boundaries [18:35] Signs boundaries are being broken [24:10] Read More ...
Jul 09, 201834:17
Episode 27 – Routines

Episode 27 – Routines

Today we talk about how routines are different than schedules and the importance of routines in our lives. Show Notes [02:00] Real Mom Moment of the Week [09:07] Tips of the Week: Develop and Short Exercise Routine/Make pulled chicken in the Instant Pot [14:00] Routines for Individuals [18:30] Routines in Parenthood [28:48] Routines vs Schedules [30:30] Read More ...
Jul 02, 201833:30
Episode 26 – Measures of Health

Episode 26 – Measures of Health

Today we chat about how weight does not equal health and options to use instead. Show Notes [00:30] Pregnancy Update [04:33] Real Mom Moment of the Week [10:34] Tips of the Week: Go Out To Eat/Stick to Routines [15:22] Topic Intro: Measures of Health Weight does not equal Health [16:50] Client Stories [21:52] Other Measures of Read More ...
Jun 25, 201834:31