Mom Inspired Show With Amber Sandberg

Do you find it impossible to think positive about your body while wanting to lose weight? Today I am talking all about why it's important to work on your thoughts regarding your body at its current size while losing weight. Many of us think that once we get to our goal weight that our thoughts will be what we want and that just isn't the case. It's really easy to think that if we think positively about our bodies at a size that we don't want to be at then we will end up staying there and not losing weight.  But I want to share with you that we don't have to show our body tough love in order to get to our desired goal. I want to encourage you to start working on your thoughts and your actions you take today in order to lose your weight so that when you are at goal weight it is a lot easier to maintain that weight loss. I also talk about how important it is to choose wisely how you want to lose your weight because how you lose it, is how you will maintain it. So if you are on some crazy diet to get the weight

Have you wondered what the benefits of homeschooling are? Today I have mom of 8, author, and homeschooling mom Durenda Wilson back on the show. Today we are talking about her new book Four Hour School Day and how homeschooling was such a blessing to her and her family. She talked about working with your child's interest and passions for an enjoyable learning experience.  Also, Durenda shares with us how we can help our kids learn to be more curious and allow them to be more independent when it comes to their learning so that you have more time.  One topic that stood out to me is when Durenda was sharing with us how she is close to all 8 of her kids and she truly believes it's because of the time she spent with them homeschooling. Hear what she has to say about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode make sure to check out the 4 part series I did on homeschooling, click HERE   I am now a certified life coach and wanting to help moms beyond the podcast! Are you living a life too small f

Are you wondering if homeschooling would be best for your family? Today I have mom of 8, author, and homeschooling mom Durenda Wilson on the show.  She shared with us how she became an author and how that process looked like for her to write a book. She mentioned that she  was hesitant to write a book but after several people nudging her to do it she realized that her gifting is writing.  Durenda shares with us how homeschooling is different from public school  and that home life is a great representation of the real life.  Also,  how homeschooling allows for kids to move more, get outside and be able to have order the way it fits your family the best. She found that when her boys started to provoke their sisters she knew they needed to blow off physical energy that they wouldn't be able to do in a public school setting.  She also shares with us about going at a slower pace and how that can be beneficial and that we don't learn very well under stress.  Lastly, we talk about curriculum, and how everyone wants

Do you feel stuck? Today I will be interviewed on my friend Jenny Stemmerman's podcast where we talk all about changing the direction of your life. I share with her that the one of the reasons I wanted to get certified as a life coach was to help moms beyond the podcast. I know it's so easy to get stuck in a rut or feel like you don't know what your purpose is outside of running a home. Maybe you want to lose weight, or get out of debt, maybe you are struggling with self-confidence since having kids, these are just some of the things that I have been given tools for to help my clients. Here are my 3 tips to help you move forward and create the life you want: 1. Assessing your thoughts:  Understanding where you are and what you are feeling and what is missing.  There are a lot of emotions that can come up with this….it is easier said than done.  Don’t plan on this being a short process.  A journal might help you process and track your thoughts and emotions.  This is also where a coach is so helpful because t

Do you feel like as you age your hormones seem all over the place and you don't know what to do? Today we have Dr. Carolyn Delucia back on the show for the second part of this interview and we talk all about hormones.  Dr. Carolyn shares with us that if she would of known what she knew now she would of starting doing things differently in order to feel more like herself.  That just because our hormones are changing in our late 30's through our early 50's doesn't mean we have to throw our hands up in the air and assume this is how it's suppose to be.  Dr. Carolyn truly believes that we don't have to struggle through this and that there are things we can do to help us feel our best. One topic that stood out to me is when she said that when women start skipping their periods that is when most women start to experience hot flashes and insomnia. Hear what she has to say about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode make sure to check out the episode 247  I did last week with Dr. Carolyn wher

Do you find yourself peeing a little when running, jumping, sneezing, laughing and coughing? Today we have Dr. Carolyn Delucia on the show for a 2 part episode and we talk all about our bodies after having kids.  Did you guys know that in 2020 there were more adult diapers sold than baby diapers?  Dr. Carolyn shares with us why so many women especially women who have had kids have issues with peeing doing everyday things and how we don't have to live with it anymore!  She also talks to us about women struggling with pelvic floor prolapse after having kids and how it's more common then women realize.  So if you are struggling with incontinence or pelvic floor syndrome you are not alone and there are solutions to address this so that you won't have to live with it for the rest of your life. One topic that stood out to me is when she mentioned that women can get these things fixed for the most part without having surgery! Hear what she has to say about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episo

Are you wondering how you can plan and pay for child's college? Today we have speaker and author Dr. Pamela Ellis on the show. Dr. Pamela shares with us her journey on how she ended up the founder of Compass College Advisory and the author of What To Know Before They Go.  We talk about how kids can start applying for scholarships at the age of 13 and what that looks like. She also shares with us what to look for in regards to finding summer programs for our kids that are free and what helped her own kids succeed.  Dr. Pamela discusses with how to help our kids transition from high school to college and how to help prepare our kids emotionally. One topic that stood out to me is when she mentioned the number one thing that makes life easier for kids going into middle school as well as going into college.  Hear what she has to say about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode make sure to check out the episode I did Ann Wilson on No Parents are Perfect . Click HERE I am now a certified li

What places are on your bucket list for this year and 2022? Today we have mom of 3 Christina Willett from Lush Experience on the show for part 2 of the travel series to share with us some amazing places we can go this year! Just like Heidi in the previous episode, she shares with us 3 different locations and 4 amazing resorts that are perfect during the pandemic. Christina really focuses on these properties that are the perfect places to go to to be able to relax, have fun and not worry about the cleanliness or having to spread out to get space.  Let's jump into where she highly recommends your next vacation to be. Let's start with heading to Barbados, an island that is hilly, beautiful with light pink beaches.  In Barbados everything is at your fingertips, if you want to go shopping,  explore restaurants, and do activities you can leave the resort and feel safe. Sandy Lane hotel is perfect for families.  Sandy Lane has amazing beach side service. As a parent you want to make that experience as easy as poss

The world is opening back up, where do you want to go? Today we have Heidi La Russo from Lush Experience on the show to share with us some amazing places we can go this year!  She shares with us 3 different locations and 4 amazing resorts that are perfect during the pandemic. Eden Roc is not your typical all inclusive Dominican Republic hotel. It's privately gated located in Cap Cana.  Flying into Punta Cana is a 15 minute ride. All cars are being sanitized before and after clients. You can only go to Cap Cana if you are staying on Cap Cana and there is so much to do there. You can go to the marina for dinner, water activities, bike tours, walking tours and equestrian center to mention just a few.  Eden Roc is located directly on the beach, and on a Jack Nicklaus Signature Punta Espada golf course. It has a 30,000 sq foot spa that focuses on wellness.   The way the property is laid out is perfect for families that want to be spread out from other people, it's very spacious! The Poolside accommodation allows

Have you wondered why people love going to Cabo so much? In 2019 I went to Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Mexico and stayed at several luxury properties.  As a travel agent I wanted to go and check out why people flocked to Cabo so often.  I stayed at 5 different resorts so that I could see the difference between each of them in order to help my travel clients.  I had the best time, it felt like a mix of Scottsdale/Palm Springs and Hawaii depending on which resort you were at. If customer service is high on your list for when you travel than you will want to make sure you stay at one of these properties. If you have a big birthday or anniversary coming up and you want to feel spoiled and taken care than make sure Cabo is on your list!  For those of you that are concerned about safety in Mexico make sure to listen to this episode as I share my thoughts on this topic and how I asked locals about their feelings on safety regarding the area as well. If you wonder what fun things you can do in Cabo here are just a f

Do you want to go to an island with the most turquoise water you will ever see? As the world opens up it is very clear that this is the best time to start using a travel advisor, each country has their own rules and testing requirements.  So do yourself a favor and making your life easier with advisors like myself.  So, let's jump into why Turks and Caicos needs to be on your bucket list.  My stay on the island was amazing in large part because of my amazing accommodations. I stayed at The Palms and its sister property The Shore Club. These resorts were just stunning. I stayed in a one bedroom ocean front suite and it had a fully equipped kitchen that was beautiful, a master bathroom and half bathroom, dining area, living room with a pull out couch and a laundry room that is perfect for families! One of the perks of staying at these resorts is that you can get a shuttle to each resort to eat at their restaurants. Taxi's can get really expensive on the island so the fact that you can use their shuttle for fre

Have you been thinking about doing something just for you? Today we have multi million dollar online course creator Abbey Ashley on the show.  Abbey shares with us that her dream was always to be a stay at home mom until she realized that she wasn't really good at some of the stay at home mom things! It occurred to her too that she was bored and needed something else just for her and also wanted to contribute financially. I know many moms out there might be finding more time on their hands as their kids are older and you too might be wanting something to fill your time that gives you a creative outlet or makes you use your brain in a different way.  Abbey talks about her success not happening over night and the hard lessons she learned to get where she is today.  One topic that stood out to me is that by asking her audience what they needed vs. just doing what she thought they needed is what made her wildly successful. Hear what she has to say about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episo

Did you know that you could potentially make 100k being a Virtual Assistant? Today we have Kathy Goughenour former Fortune 500 company employee turned millionaire on the show.  At the age of 40 she asked her boss why she wasn't getting promoted? He said "you laugh and smile too much you are never serious and will never get promoted until then!"  At that point she had to decide if she was going to stay in the comfort of a job that she knew well or leave because she knew she would never make more money. So she came up with a plan so that she could quit, she turned in her resignation letter and her boss said "you will never make this much money."  It took her only 3 years to make what she made at her previous job and she kept going and started training others to be VAs and in 2020 she hit 1 million in revenue in her business.  Kathy shares with us why becoming a Virtual Assistant is a hidden gem and perfect for moms.  She talks about the following in this episode: Top services that people are hiring for Wh

Have you ever thought about having an Airbnb property and how much money you could make? Today we have Ginny Townsend on the show and she talks about how she accidentally made 6-figures with her first Airbnb property.  I wanted to have Ginny on the show today because I know so many of us are trying to figure out ways to make extra money from home and you might of not considered doing a real estate investment. We chat about why her property did so well and that it wasn't actually tourists that were staying at her property and how you don't have to live in a vacation destination in order to be successful with short term rental properties.  Ginny also mentioned how moms would be so good at having a rental property and managing it because they are great at making a house feel like a home and it's all about how your property looks and feels that draw people in.  One thing that stood out to me is when she went over 5 different ways to get in to the market and how you can make it more affordable.  Hear what she has

Did you know there is something called "menopause rage" ? Today we have Vanessa Ford back on the show to do the second episode discussing the perimenopausal/menopausal transition.  If you missed last week's episode make sure to go back and listen to that first, it's full of amazing information.  Today, Vanessa shares with us that the average age of menopause is 51 so if you can have perimenopause for 7-13 years that means you can start having symptoms in your late 30s'. Menopause technically is when you don't have a period for 12 months consecutively, so if you start your period within that timeframe that means you start all over again before you can say you are in menopause.  Vanessa who is cofounder of  Menolabs, was prompted to action when, at 44 she had a period that lasted 3 weeks! Unsatisfied with the lack of support that women experience during this stage of life, and finding the stereotypes of women in mid-life exasperating and insulting, she created MenoLabs to address what she sees as a glaring need

Did you know perimenopause can last 7-13 years staring at the age of 35? Today we have Vanessa Ford on the show to do a 2 part episode discussing the perimenopausal/menopausal transition. You may be thinking "oh I am too young for that", make sure to keep reading! Vanessa who is cofounder of Menolabs, was prompted to action when, at 44 she had a period that lasted 3 weeks! Unsatisfied with the lack of support that women experience during this stage of life, and finding the stereotypes of women in mid-life exasperating and insulting, she created MenoLabs to address what she sees as a glaring need in every woman’s life. If you are curious what products Menolab has to offer check out the link below or in the shownotes and make sure to use my discount code to get 10% off! Vanessa knew she needed to do something about this topic because there is a severe lack of research into perimenopause and menopause, despite the fact that it affects all women: • 25 million women in the United States are in the menopause transi

Have you ever wondered how you could make money blogging, especially six-figures? Today we have blogger and business coach Kate Kordsmeier on the show. Using her journalism career and paired with some health issues that she was having with PCOS she built a blog that ended up making six figures.   She then realized that people really wanted to know how to make money on blogging so she explains how she pivoted and started a brand new blog focusing on that.  Kate, mentions that when she started her blog it was very intentional, she wanted another revenue stream and she always knew she wanted it to be a business not a hobby. We talk about how blogs can still be monetized even if people think blogging is from the past. Kate told us that people say oh it's too late to start a blog it's 2021 but she said more people are online then ever before because of the pandemic and that actually more people read blogs then check email.  She did say that you have to have the right mind set if you want to make money and treat i

Are you approaching your 40s or in your 40s and finding that your needs are changing in regards to your overall health? Today we have Kate Turner on the show.  Having 8 years of experience in the nutrition field she has a passion for helping women feel their best. I wanted to have Kate share with us her thoughts on what women can do approaching their 40s to have optimal health.  If you are already in your 40s don't worry we have you covered as well!  So let's start with your mid to late 30s, there are few key things to focus on and even if you are in your 40s it's not too late.  Kate shares with us metabolism decreases 5-10% every decade, and that we need to make sure to eat enough, many women are restricting too much, meal skipping, and reducing their calorie intake.  Here is the kicker, if you are not consuming enough its slows your metabolism down even more,  and then your body thinks its going into starvation mode. We need to be very protective of our metabolism, it's hard to get it back if we keep doing

What would you wear if you gave yourself permission to accept your current size? Today I am talking all about tolerating clothes that just don't fit anymore. Do you find yourself squeezing into pants that just don't fit properly but you don't want to spend the money to buy a bigger size?  Are you trying to wrestle your way into tops that are two sizes too small but you feel like if you buy a bigger size it won't motivate you to lose weight?  I know what it's like to not want to be the size that I was a few years ago and avoiding spending money on clothes that would fit me at the time.  But what I found is that I deserved to have clothes that fit and made me feel good even if I wasn't planning on staying that size forever. I want to encourage you to say no to the things that are not serving you. What do you feel like you can't wear because of your size?  Did you know that you can find your personal style with the body you have right now?  So let's get you out of uncomfortable clothes and find clothes that act

Where are all my writers at, did you know you could make money writing? Today we have copywriter, course creator Tam Henderson on the show. We chat about how as a shy person working in PR it was so hard for her personality to be in that industry.  Tam shared with us that while working for the PR company she wrote a press release and found a formula to reissue the press release by just changing the title not even the press release and it landed the client their first million dollar deal.  Tam realized that copywriting has such a huge impact and her laptop became a portal for her to be able to communicate without feeling the fear of being judged by what she was saying in person. In her late 30's she knew she wanted to pivot to do something from home because she wanted to be a mom with a flexible schedule.  Something Tam said to me that stood out is that when you are starting out doing those small jobs and getting paid for them it helps build up your confidence.  Hear what she has to say about this topic and mo