We talk a lot here at Power of Moms about dealing with stress. That's a regular part of motherhood, and because it comes in so many ways, there may never come a time when we are immune from the pressure.

But let's stop for a minute and think about it: When we are physically struggling with illness, fatigue, or injury, we don't hesitate to talk about it, to address it, and hopefully to fix it. However, when we are mentally struggling, we too often hide it, ignore it, or pretend it isn't even a problem. (But it still is.)

Carmen Rasmusen Herbert, American Idol Top 6 Finalist from Season 2, is now a mother of four young boys--and in a recent post she wrote (linked below and discussed in the podcast), she shares practical solutions for other moms who are doing everything in their power to maintain their mental health.

Recording this podcast with Carmen was a pleasure. It was a chance for me (April) to slow down for a moment and think--really think--about what I can do to make sure I'm taking care of myself as a mother.

So come join us for a totally down-to-earth conversation where we'll open our hearts, and then invite you to do the same.  (Comments always invited and appreciated!) 

For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/131

Direct download: 131.POMRadio.MentalHealthInMotherhood.AprilCarmen_-_102015_11.00_PM.mp3
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Every mother has to defy some type of gravity every single day. To become who we're meant to become takes work--and often that work feels impossible to accomplish. Listen to the ideas shared in this podcast, and then decide what YOU can do today and this week to defy gravity in your own life.

To print your own copy of this article and to explore the Learning Circles program at Power of Moms, please visit this link: https://powerofmoms.com/learningcircle

Direct download: POMRadio130.DefyingGravity.mp3
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Join us as April reads a touching post by Katie Wetherbee.  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/129

Direct download: 128.POMRadio.JoyorJustWait.AudioPost.mp3
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In this episode, Saren interviews Stephanie Langford, real food expert, mom of five little ones, and blogger at Keeper of the Home, about how we can realistically make "real food" a bigger focus on our homes.  Stephanie explains what "real food" is, why it's so important, and shares concrete and totally doable tips for integrating more healthy foods into our family's diet - without spending a lot of time or money. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/128

Direct download: 128.POMRadio.RealFoodMadeSimple.SarenStephani.mp3
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This Audio Post is an article April wrote four years ago and is based on Mind Organization for Moms, a GTD®-based system developed by April Perry at Power of MomsShe reminds us that living with intention means that we take the time to assess our lives and figure out what we’re actually doing with our time and energy.  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/127

Direct download: 127.POMRadio.CreatingABeautifulLifeThatFitsOnOnePlate.mp3
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Join April and Saren for a lively discussion about three of the main issues we struggle with in our families - positive communication (reducing all that yelling and whining!), effective routines, and helping our children become more capable and independent.  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/126

Direct download: 126.POMRadio.SettingUpYourFamilyForSuccess.mp3
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What do you do if your child is overweight? Do you just not say anything about it? Do you feed your child less? Do you encourage your child to exercise more? Join April Perry and Jonathan Bailor as they share sound advice--based on experience AND science to help any child or any family looking for long-term health and wellness. (BONUS material included in this podcast...meet Jonathan Bailor's mother in an exclusive Power of Moms interview.)  For full show notes and for the link to the video, please visit powerofmoms.com/125

Direct download: 125.POMRadio.ChildOverweightJonsMom.AprilJonathanBailor.mp3
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Looking for ways to make your morning as a mom more productive and happy--so you can have a great start to each day? This interview with MoneySavingMom.com's Crystal Paine will show you the principles to help you get started.  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/124

Direct download: 124.POMRadio.Mornings.AprilCrystalPaine.mp3
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Join Saren and Holly Hamilton-Bleakely, PhD as they discuss how we can figure out our REAL purpose in parenting while helping our children develop into the people they are meant to be.  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/123

Direct download: 123.POMRadio.ReflectionsOfAFailedTigerMother.SarenHolly.mp3
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This enlightening podcast with "Hands Free Mama" is exactly what every mother needs. Join us for powerful reminders and strategies to overcome distraction, live better, and love more.  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/122

To learn more and to connect with Rachel, please visit:

Hands Free Life (Rachel's newest book.  Click to learn more about it and to order it)
Pre-order bonus and Hands Free Life book page (Click to learn more and pre-order)
Direct download: 122.POMRadio.HandsFreeLife.AprilRachelStafford.mp3
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