Mama Says Namaste Podcast

How trustworthy is your home? Yes, your whole home. Not just the kids...how about you? Are your children guilty until proven innocent? Are you micromanaging or fearful for their safety? Time to tune in.  This week we cover 3 tips for fostering trust with your children, and it's not all on them. Hear some of our personal stories as well as ideas to build more trust in your home in a way that creates a safe environment for everyone, imperfections, mess-ups and all.  And be sure to check out the blog that goes along with this for all we covered on this episode! https://www.mamasaysnamaste.com/embracing-openness-fostering-trust-episode-324/ 

Welcome to Mama Says Namaste, the podcast where we dive into the messy realities of family life and explore ways to find clarity and connection amidst the chaos! In today's episode, Nathan and I share a personal story that sparked a powerful realization about embracing our imperfections and moving forward with self-acceptance. Join us as we discuss the topic of warts, both literal and metaphorical, and how they can affect our lives and relationships. We'll explore the struggles we faced as kids with embarrassing warts and the lengths we went to in order to get rid of them. From cutting them out to freezing them off, we've tried it all. But what we discovered is that sometimes, the more we obsess over our flaws, the more they seem to stay with us. Our journey with warts didn't end with our childhood. We'll share how our own children, Ellie, Jules, and Clara, had their own experiences with warts and the valuable lessons we learned from their insights. Ellie's profound realization will make you think differently

Nope, we're not talking about being grounded to our rooms as punishment - there is a whole other world of grounding that isn't a punishment at all - it's the most rewarding gift you can give yourself, actually!  This week we're looking at the concept of grounding - and not just grounding physically. We address the mind, body, and soul of grounding, with little tips on how you can be more connected in all of these areas.  Tune in and see how aligned you are. If you're feeling frazzled and like time is flying without your control, try a whole new time warp with grounding and being fully present. While time may still fly, it's a whole other experience, and we talk about it in this episode! 

Welcome back to another episode of Mama Says Namaste! In today's episode, we're diving into four valuable tips that are sure to bring success and joy to your family life. As parents, we often find ourselves focusing solely on the distant horizon of retirement, but what about the here and now? Is it possible to find fulfillment and happiness in the present moment instead of solely relying on future plans? We'll explore the idea that waiting until retirement to relax and enjoy life can leave us feeling lost and uncertain. We want to instill positive habits and cultivate a love for our current lives, even as we look forward to the future. To help us on this journey of family success, we have four powerful questions to ask yourself at the beginning of the day and to reflect on at the end of the day. We also want to teach our children how to give back and be contributing members of our household and society. They're not just future adults; they're roommates in the present. We'll explore ways to encourage their con

Welcome back to Mama Says Namaste! In today's episode, we're diving into the world of co-parenting. We've received a listener question from Willow about how to feel supported by your partner and co-parent in a way that shows up as a unified front. Last week, we tackled the first part of her question and explored the importance of supporting each other as partners. But now, it's time to take it to the next level and discover the secrets to successful co-parenting. Join hosts Ashley and Nathan Logsdon as they share their own experiences and insights on this topic. They'll guide you on a journey from chaos to clarity and help you bring awareness and intention into your home. Whether you're in an intimate relationship or navigating co-parenting after separation or divorce, these tips are relevant for everyone. Learn how to make decisions together, avoid getting played by your kids, and create a strong, consistent front as parents. Ashley and Nathan will share some practical strategies and personal stories to help

When it comes to your most intimate relationship, there is more to distinguish it from others than simply in the bedroom. How intentional are you about supporting one another? Have you considered a mind, body, and soul approach?  This week Nathan and I dig into tips for mind, body and soul connections with our partners, along with that as-always reminder: it starts within first.  Here are some tips on intentional connections for a more "functional" model, and how this is one place multitasking can really work to your advantage! 

Yes, in our home, our kids learned very quickly that one of my favorite reminders is, 'Every action has a consequence." And those can be both positive and negative! We can get intentional about reaping what we sow, and it's our charge as parents to help equip our kids with the tools to navigate their own personal responsibility.  Here are six tips for how to have effective consequences that move you and your kids forward vs. repeating cycles of punishment so that you end up bankrupting your kids and losing learning opportunities.  What have been some natural consequences in your home? Get some ideas for creative connections in this episode. 

Yes, it can feel scary when your child is a late reader, or just continues to resist reading when you just know it's such an important part of their learning!  I was an avid bookworm who started reading early and thrived on books, so it was pretty hard for me when all three of my children lacked my same enthusiasm.  My thirteen-year-old daughter, Ellie, suggested we discuss this topic, and she shared her top three tips that shifted her from being a very resistant late reader at ten to now absolutely loving reading.  If you have a late reader or a child who is just resisting books, check this out. What book opened the door to enjoying reading for you? How about your child? 

Have you ever heard of the 54321 exercise to engage the senses? It's a great way to reset and find appreciation even amidst the craziness around us.  We always have control of what we want to focus on - and we've found with more intention so often comes more gratitude.  Join Juliet and me this week as we go through a quick exercise you can do alone and with your family to cultivate gratitude, calm, and awareness this week. 

This week I have financial therapist Celia Roberts Hughes on to share what this even means. I've known Celia since I was 14, and it's been fascinating seeing her uncover this whole new world of financial therapy.  We talk about getting to the root of our relationship with money, what "life math" is, and why we say to NOT think about money first when you're in survival mode.  Check out the blog that goes along with this, and look at what questions she poses. Do you feel like you have achieved good financial health, or is now a time to dig a little deeper?

Is your home loud and chaotic? That's not necessarily a bad thing. There is a time for lots of noise and fun! However, learning how to bring more awareness and quiet in your home can allow for the bandwidth to recharge and recover, truly making your home a sanctuary.  In this episode, we share the lessons learned from our "Quiet Experiment" when our children were 4, 6 & 9, and what guidelines we set for bringing more awareness and peace in our home. 

7,650 days - that's the number of days you have your child before they turn 18 and are considered a legal adult...whether they are ready for it or not. Instead of "flipping the switch" to adulthood, look at it more as the turning of a dial - that will continue to go up a notch with every life lesson and experience we have.  Nathan and I talk about our insights from my interview with Nellie Harden last week, and we share why discipline is important....and most likely not what you're thinking here. You'll have to listen to find out! 

I'm back with a guest, and a lot of talk about those teenage years! Nellie Harden is a wife, mother, family life and leadership writer, author, and speaker who is passionate about helping parents raise the next generation with a strong foundation of worth, esteem, and confidence. Her own journey of lacking these qualities when she left home led her down dark and difficult paths.  Nellie believes that parenting is like being an architect, where the responsibility is to plan, design, and build the beginning of someone else's life. Drawing from her previous experience working with animals and their clear purpose of preparing them for life, Nellie approaches parenting with the intention of raising adults rather than just kids. She is determined to make the highest impact possible in her own daughters' lives by instilling in them a foundation of worth, esteem, and confidence to launch them into the world. Tune in to hear about fostering 3 foundational elements in your children (and yourself), the 5 needs we all ha

I'm back with my 10-year-old daughter Juliet to talk about facing fears and taking action. We've both faced our fair share of fears, like debating on scuba diving and auditioning for a performance. But we've also learned a lot about how to overcome our fears. Jules wanted to share her top 5 tips for facing her fears, and I can't wait for you to hear them.  So if you're feeling afraid, don't give up! Take action and face your fears head-on...unless...(you'll have to listen to find out). You'll be surprised at how strong you really are. Thanks for listening, and Juliet and I hope you have a great day!  

Want to hear the 10 steps to awaken your financial genius? Each is a superpower I definitely believe you need to truly be "wealthy". This week on the podcast Nathan and I dig into our review of the book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki, and lay out these 10 steps and how to apply them not only in your business - but your overall family and life, including how to create a legacy of financial literacy in your home.  What is your "why" for being wealthy? (Be sure to hop over to the blog this week as it gives more insights to what we share on the podcast!)

Rules - are they too extreme, or necessary in a home? This week we share an acronym of RULES that addresses the parameters to make a home thrive. We like to call them guardrails - and everyone is a part of making them - not just the parents.  This isn't about authoritarian parenting. How is your whole family accountable to working together so your house is one you find sanctuary in and love to come home to?

Have you considered how you lead in the home? We can be effective parents and raise children to adulthood...yet have you ever thought about consideration as a key component of leadership? We break down five considerations to keep in mind to lead - and parent - in a way that empowers and engages your family. 

The Hero's Journey involves stepping stones that aren't always easy...or even intended. Yet our growth opportunities can take us to another level. This week my guest is 10-year-old Juliet, and she asks some powerful questions on how to move forward and not get stuck in the process. We delve into the concept of finding your ultimate goal or purpose (Z) and using that as motivation to reach shorter-term goals along the way. Embrace struggles and challenges as opportunities for growth, and see what may happen. Tune in to discover insights on building competence and breaking down larger goals into smaller steps to achieve success.

This episode was inspired by a social media thread that was shared titled, "8 Fights Worth Picking With Your Kids". While we aren't quite fans of picking fights with anyone, we agree with the 8 components he shared as a battleground worth standing on.  So here is our take - shifting the fights to nudges, and calling out us as parents to model what we want to see in our kids. From food fights to reading to battling boredom, some things are life skills that aren't simply a kid battle, but a recipe for the batter of life, and the beautiful cake you want to produce.  What are your biggest desires to impart to your children?

I know how hard it can be to balance work and family time. Life gets messy, and we can get overwhelmed quickly.  In this episode we share how we found solutions by prioritizing intentional family time, waking up early, and taking breaks to rejuvenate. We share about "big rocks" and grace for seasons, and ten key tips to make your day as fulfilling as it is eventful. How do you create the days you look forward to instead of simply enduring them? Read the blog that goes along with this here: https://www.mamasaysnamaste.com/podcast-from-mess-to-masterpiece-10-tips-for-a-fulfilling-day-episode-305/