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Keep Your Cool Mama

Keep Your Cool Mama

By Sheilah Hicks

Helping busy/overwhelmed moms reclaim their sanity, balance motherhood, herself-care & to unapologetically grow. New episodes drop every Monday. Email your questions to: keepyourcoolmama@gmail.com
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Mental Health Awareness: 4 Ways Moms Can Prioritize Their Mental Health

Keep Your Cool MamaMay 10, 2024

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Mental Health Awareness: 4 Ways Moms Can Prioritize Their Mental Health

Mental Health Awareness: 4 Ways Moms Can Prioritize Their Mental Health

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! On today’s episode Sheilah is sharing 4 ways busy moms can prioritize their mental health. 

 

Link to article referenced in this episode  7 Ways Creativity Boosts Your Mental and Physical Health

 

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May 10, 202422:13
How to Be a Confident Mom

How to Be a Confident Mom

On today’s episode Sheilah is sharing how mom’s can increase their confidence in motherhood. 

 

 

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Apr 29, 202425:21
3 Ways for a Mom to Assess Her Needs

3 Ways for a Mom to Assess Her Needs

On today’s episode Sheilah is sharing 3 ways moms can assess their needs. 

 

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Apr 22, 202415:41
Juggle Struggle: The Balancing Act of Motherhood & Life

Juggle Struggle: The Balancing Act of Motherhood & Life

In this episode Sheilah is discussing the struggles mom's have when trying to balance life and motherhood.


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Apr 15, 202419:04
How to Handle Mom Guilt

How to Handle Mom Guilt

On today’s episode Sheilah is sharing 4 tips to help moms deal with mom guilt. 

 

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Apr 08, 202414:51
When a Mom Desires Change

When a Mom Desires Change

Hey Cool Mamas!! I'm back! After a long 1 year hiatus I'm back with a quick life update and encouragement for Moms that are desiring change in their life.


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Apr 01, 202413:25
A Mom's Perspective: Self-Care Ain't Easy

A Mom's Perspective: Self-Care Ain't Easy

In this episode Sheilah is discussing how self-care can be a struggle for some moms & how to make it happen when we are facing the difficulties that come along with making self-care happen as a mom.

 

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Apr 03, 202311:24
Motherhood & Prayer feat. Danielle Elliott

Motherhood & Prayer feat. Danielle Elliott

In this episode Sheilah is chatting with Danielle Elliott about the power of incorporating prayer with motherhood.


You can connect with Danielle by following her on Instagram @Wr.Emerging and for prayer requests send an email to Danielle and her prayer team at wr.emerging@gmail.com

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Mar 27, 202350:50
Simple Grocery Shopping & Meal Planning Hacks for Moms

Simple Grocery Shopping & Meal Planning Hacks for Moms

This week Sheilah is sharing some of her favorite grocery shopping and meal planning tips for busy moms.


Grocery shopping apps referenced:

Link to Fetch Rewards

Link to Ibotta

 

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Mar 20, 202314:49
How to Make Your Time Work for You as a Busy Mom
Mar 13, 202317:15
A Mom's Commitment to Herself
Mar 06, 202315:42
The Truth About Being an Overwhelmed Mom

The Truth About Being an Overwhelmed Mom

Back from her 8-month break, in this episode Sheilah is discussing how overwhelm affects Moms and how it can be managed within the motherhood experience.

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Feb 27, 202313:53
Mental Health and Motherhood feat. Janeen Smith-Scott

Mental Health and Motherhood feat. Janeen Smith-Scott

This week we’re taking a deep dive into discussing mental health and motherhood with special guest Janeen Smith-Scott.

Follow Janeen for more inspirational mental health content on IG @thejourneyadvocate



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Jun 06, 202253:52
Reflecting on the Uvalde, TX School Shooting
May 30, 202212:07
4 Ways for Moms to be Gentle With Themselves
May 23, 202232:01
Mental Health Awareness - REWIND: 3 Benefits to Feeling Your Feelings

Mental Health Awareness - REWIND: 3 Benefits to Feeling Your Feelings

In this episode Sheilah is rewinding back to Episode 22, which focused on Mental Health. She shares why it’s so important for us as moms to take time to feel our feelings.  The 3 benefits shared include…  1. Gives You Clarity  2. Leaves Room for Self-Compassion  3. Starts Your Healing & Growth Journey  This week’s Cool Mama Spotlight: Janeen Smith-Scott Follow Janeen on IG: @TheJourneyAdvocate  Follow Keep Your Cool Mama on… · Instagram @KeepYourCoolMama · Facebook @KeepYourCoolMama Have questions about balancing motherhood and personal growth? Want to share your thoughts on the topics discussed? You are personally invited to email Sheilah at Keepyourcoolmama@gmail.com. Would love to hear from you! For Keep Your Cool Mama Merch Click Here https://keep-your-cool-mama.creator-spring.com
May 16, 202227:50
The Impact a Mother's Personal Growth Has on Her Child feat. Maliq Hicks

The Impact a Mother's Personal Growth Has on Her Child feat. Maliq Hicks

This week’s episode Sheilah chats with her oldest son Maliq about how her personal growth her had a direct impact on him and his life.


Maliq’s YouTube Channel : The Ultimate Sports TV - YouTube

Maliq’s TUSTV Merch: https://the-ultimate-sports-tv-merch-3.creator-spring.com/?

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May 09, 202221:14
REWIND: Personal Growth & Lessons Through Motherhood

REWIND: Personal Growth & Lessons Through Motherhood

This week we are rewinding back to Episode 16, Sheilah shares four lessons she has learned through parenthood and how it has helped her in her own personal growth journey. 


Cool Mama Spotlight: This week’s spotlighted Cool Mama is Danielle Elliott

Follow her on IG for more inspirational content for Moms @wr.emerging 

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May 02, 202230:28
Stress Awareness: The Importance of Moms Using Delegation as a Stress Reliever

Stress Awareness: The Importance of Moms Using Delegation as a Stress Reliever

In this episode Sheilah discusses how delegating can help to give moms a huge amount of stress relief.


Cool Mama Spotlight: This week’s spotlighted Cool Mama is Hunni B.

Follow her on IG for more inspirational content for Moms @iamhunnib

Mommy &Herbal Tea | Calm Mommy  & also follow @Calm Mommy®️ on IG


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Apr 25, 202232:53
Stress Awareness: Getting Back to the Basics

Stress Awareness: Getting Back to the Basics

In this episode Sheilah is discussing how getting back to the basics of life helps to reduce stress. 


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Apr 18, 202220:26
Stress Awareness: Identifying Your Stressors

Stress Awareness: Identifying Your Stressors

In this episode Sheilah discusses how to identify your stress by using Albrecht’s Four Types of Stress as a guide.

The article referred to in this episode… https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/albrecht-stress.htm

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Apr 11, 202230:26
Stress Awareness & Finding Solutions for Your Stress

Stress Awareness & Finding Solutions for Your Stress

In this episode Sheilah is sharing 5 reflection questions Moms can answer to help them become aware of their stress and determining what solutions will work best for their situations. 

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Apr 04, 202216:26
How to be Emotionally Self-Aware as a Mom

How to be Emotionally Self-Aware as a Mom

In this episode Sheilah discusses the difficulties of dealing with your own emotions as a Mom and how moms can become/stay emotionally self-aware.

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Mar 28, 202240:48
Blessing in the Lesson
Apr 12, 202115:44
Joy in the Moment

Joy in the Moment

In this episode Sheilah is discussing Having Joy in the Moment. This episode is encouraging Moms to find joy in moments even when responsibilities of being a mom and general life challenges overwhelm your life.


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Have questions about discovering your own greatness while tackling motherhood? Want to share your thoughts on the topics discussed? You are personally invited to email Sheilah at Keepyourcoolmama@gmail.com. Would love to hear from you!

Mar 29, 202119:33
How to Audit Your Life

How to Audit Your Life

In this episode Sheilah is discussing life audits. As moms it is important that we are taking time to ourselves to reflect on our lives and what we desire for our lives in the future.


The life audit questions discussed in this episode pulled from 34 Essentials Life Audit Questions By: Wanda Thibodeaux


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Mar 22, 202122:29
Inevitable Changes of Motherhood
Mar 15, 202123:31
Small But Mighty Progress
Mar 08, 202112:58
Girl, Get Your Rest!
Mar 01, 202112:46
3 Benefits to Feeling Your Feelings
Feb 22, 202118:26
The Impact of a Mother's Love

The Impact of a Mother's Love

In this episode Sheilah is discussing the importance of a mother’s love and the influence her love has in her child’s life.



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Feb 15, 202115:59
Every Mom Needs A Hobby

Every Mom Needs A Hobby

In this episode Sheilah is sharing the 3 key benefits to moms having their own hobbies just for them.


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Feb 08, 202115:24
Love Yourself Where You Are
Feb 01, 202116:58
5 Ways to Help You Get Unstuck
Jan 25, 202139:24
How to Effectively Manage Your Time
Jan 18, 202128:12
Personal Growth & Lessons Through Motherhood
Jul 27, 202024:22
Motherhood is Unpredictable!

Motherhood is Unpredictable!

In this episode Sheilah is updating you on her current journey in motherhood... * Learning & growing in a new season of motherhood * How confusing and challenging it is mothering boys in three different stages in life * The challenges associated with mothering three black boys in America. Follow Us on IG @KeepYourCoolMama Follow Us on FB @KeepYourCoolMama Send any questions you have about discovering your own greatness while tackling motherhood that you would like answered on the podcast to Keepyourcoolmama@gmail.com
Jul 06, 202018:30
When Motivation Just Isn’t Enough

When Motivation Just Isn’t Enough

In this episode Sheilah is sharing a few remedies that are sure to give Mamas a boost to achieving their goals, when motivation & inspiration just hasn’t been enough to get them moving!
Apr 28, 202022:09
Quarantining Trying to Keep My Cool

Quarantining Trying to Keep My Cool

In this quick episode Sheilah is checking in and encouraging all the Cool Mamas during these trying times (Covid-19/Quarantining). Hope you’re all staying safe & healthy! God Bless.
Apr 16, 202017:48
Self-Love Series: TLC for Your Body

Self-Love Series: TLC for Your Body

In this episode Sheilah moves on to the 3rd topic in our Self-Love series. This week we are focusing in on Taking Care of Our Bodies. As moms we often forget to stop long enough to take care of our physical bodies. Simply because we are so involved with doing and fixing for everyone else! In this episode we discuss the importance of : 1. Resting Your Body. 2. Listening to Your Body. 3. Treating Your Body to Random & Consistent Acts of Kindness Follow Us on IG @KeepYourCoolMama Follow Us on FB @KeepYourCoolMama Send any questions you have about discovering your own greatness while tackling motherhood that you would like answered on the podcast to Keepyourcoolmama@gmail.com
Mar 08, 202032:07
Self-Love Series: Setting Personal Boundaries
Feb 03, 202034:30
Self-Love Series : Compliment Yourself
Jan 09, 202026:24
How To Be a Friend to Yourself

How To Be a Friend to Yourself

In this episode Sheilah discusses the importance of being your own friend, what that looks like and how to make it happen.
Nov 23, 201931:31
Acknowledge Your Amazingness
Oct 17, 201924:13
Let’s Not Overthink This...Purpose
Sep 29, 201927:22
Unpack Your Emotional Baggage
Jul 27, 201927:30
Journey to Self-Awareness
Jul 17, 201942:57
Progression Over Perfection
Jul 08, 201922:47
Keep Your Confidence
Jun 30, 201928:59
This Is My Story
Jun 24, 201930:33