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The Soul Mammas Podcast

Nicole De Leon: Podcast Host and Fired up Soul Mamma

In a world where so many women have shed past notions of what being a mom looks like, who can listeners turn to for real talk on soulful motherhood? Through this weekly podcast, host, Nicole De Leon, a long-time surfer, teacher, yoga instructor, adventurer and now new mother, seeks to candidly talk about the realities of modern motherhood, especially as it affects the pursuit of one"s own interests while remaining a soulful parent. In this podcast, guest moms will share inspiring stories of how they

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43: Challenges of step parenting teenagers & a new...

The Soul Mammas Podcast ·

2019/02/25

Not everyone has a "traditional" family. Some of us are stepparents, in a longterm partnership with kids, have big age gaps between children, or have children with disabilities, for instance. More often than not we think we go through challenges alone, but if we share our unique stories we realize there are many mamas out there experiencing something similar to us. I was always really private about sharing my story of becoming a stepmom at 25 of two boys full time, one with a disability, but since I

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42: Postpartum health; mental health & nutrition with...

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2019/02/18

Have you every struggled with postpartum anxiety or panic attacks but felt scared to share about it? Many mamas experience postpartum distress, but it isn't always talked about. Madeline Given, author of 2 cookbooks, nutritionist, &mom, speaks honestly about her experience with postpartum anxiety & panic attacks. This certified holistic nutritionist specializes in eating to keep inflammation at bay. Today we talk about being more than one "type" of mom, & eating in a healthy way for your own

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41: Why listening to your intuition can lead you to a...

The Soul Mammas Podcast ·

2019/02/11

Sometimes our life’s work comes to us when we least expect it. We never really know when a creative side venture, something we do for free, or a service we are providing others might turn into something bigger. That is why, it is so important to follow our “gut instincts” when our inner voice is telling us to follow an inkling. When Melissa Camilleri, former teacher & mom of two boys, started making jewelry for her High School students she didn't know it would turn into a lucrative business beyond

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59:58

40: How to live adventurously on your OWN terms as a...

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2019/02/04

Not only is traveling or adventuring with kids intimidating early on, it is even more daunting doing it alone. Today’s guest, Belinda Baggs, is a professional surfer & soulful mama who has travelled the world with her son Rayson since he was 7 months old. SOLO. This mama believes in living out our own legacy as parents, & not worrying so much what society expects or thinks of us. Belinda speaks of the challenges & successes of living an ocean inspired, soulful life with a wee one in tow as well as

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39: Why to pay attention to your pelvic floor health...

The Soul Mammas Podcast ·

2019/01/28

Admit it, most of us weren’t even aware of the significance of pelvic floor health either when we got pregnant or until after we had kids. And if you’re like me, you didn’t realize the importance of getting the pelvic floor checked out postpartum! To this day I have only been once! Julie Wiebe, a sought after physical therapist of over 20 years, and author, is going to tell us why incontinence, heaviness, leaking, pain and discomfort are NOT normal even though sometimes society has us believing

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38: How to find joy after suffering. Kate Merrick on...

The Soul Mammas Podcast ·

2019/01/21

How can we find joy after deep loss? What about the loss of a child? Kate Merrick believes in the “in between moments that make up our lives” & the power of being truly present. This mama had to face "goodbye love" straight in the eye. Only 5 years ago she lost her daughter Daisy Love to cancer after a five year battle. Today we speak about finding the light through the darkness. She amazingly has gone on to write "And Still She Laughs: Defiant Joy in the Depths of Suffering" & "Here Now: Unearthing

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37: Finding purpose after a molar pregnancy & loss of...

The Soul Mammas Podcast ·

2019/01/14

How many of you mamas have experienced something taboo like a miscarriage or loss of any kind, and felt that you couldn’t speak about it, or didn’t know who to turn to for support? Todays guest, Marianna Sachse, of Jackalo Clothing, is a mama and entrepreneur who experienced an invasive molar pregnancy which quickly turned very serious. Having been overlooked by the doctor’s at first, her molar pregnancy spread and she ended up having to go in for nine months of life saving chemotherapy treatments

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36: What death can teach us about living life to the...

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2019/01/07

After faced with one of a mother’s worst fears, losing a spouse and father of your child, Irish-born Sherry Mc Conkey, had to courageously move forward alone with her toddler Ayla after the sudden loss of her husband, skiing legend Shane Mc Conkey. With incredible humility and a vivacious personality, this snowboarder, mountain biker, and yogi shares with us how to live our best life, even if we’ve experienced loss, trauma or grief. As she said in her 2016 TEDx talk: " You have one life. Live it."

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35: Challenges, successes, life changing take-aways...

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2018/12/31

To thank you for your loyal listenership this year I'd like to give you a synopsis of inspirational & life changing tips and take-aways from the show in 2018! In this shortened episode, I also share about my successes and challenges as a podcast host, mom of a toddler and two teenagers; including negotiating being a step-mother, communicating with teenagers, toddler life, and learning to delegate. I talk about just getting started on a new business venture or dream and how much I learned from

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56:01

34: How to bring presence & mindfulness into our...

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2018/12/24

Do you ever feel like the demands of parenthood have created a distance between you and your spouse? Today's guest and author of "Presence of Mind" Kaita Mrazek, talks about her experience with feeling "checked out"with her spouse & how bringing mindfulness to her marriage helped them to reconnect. This meant prioritizing spending time away together as well as tuning into & recognizing eachother's "bids" for love. Kaita also shares about how powerful presence & non-resistance can be with raising wee

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54:17

33: How to listen to your inner voice & follow your...

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2018/12/17

Listening to our inner voice & following our dreams, or starting something new, is not an easy decision, especially if we have kids & the responsibilities of parenthood. Author & professional photographer Leela Cyd tells us why finding our creative flow is so important. Sometimes our dreams have to start as a "side hustle"and that's okay. She encourages us to stick with our passions without giving up, even if we don't know exactly "how" things will work out. It is knowing what lights us up that

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32: Discussing miscarriage, mothering mindfully &...

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2018/12/10

If miscarriage is so common amongst mamas why is it not talked about in society? Why does it often make us feel so uncomfortable? I can personally attest to and agree with this week's guest in that, society didn't prepare us for articulating our miscarriage experiences. Crystal Thornburg Homcy, now a mother of four year old rainbow baby Naia, is not only a mindful mama, she is also an environmentalist, professional water woman, entrepreneur and all around mermaid. In today's episode we discuss her

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31: Raising seven children, becoming a mom at 16, & a...

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2018/12/03

Why is it important to always share our sacred birth stories? Today's guest is going to tell us why. After experiencing a traumatic birth with her seventh baby, today's guest Arianna Alloway was left feeling disappointed and deeply disrespected. This beautiful, soulful mama of seven children, who birthed her first daughter at only 16 years old, faced her own traumas in her youth, which included foster care and an estranged relationship with her birth mother. Arianna believes in the power of telling

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30: Postpartum fear & worry-why it's normal for new...

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2018/11/26

Have any of you mamas experienced a newfound sense of fear or extreme cautiousness postpartum? This feeling of fearfulness may have made you a bit disillusioned and doubtful because you may have felt like the only mama who has struggled with this. You are not alone. Postpartum our brains literally change to protect ourselves and our young. This week's guest Audrey Hills is here to tell us about her experience and research with fear postpartum and how she's learned to remedy it. She is now teaching

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29: How to recover from a life-changing diagnosis....

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2018/11/19

After faced with one of the scariest diagnoses a person can face, Samantha Paige was taken on a journey that forced her to literally strip away layers of herself. At only 21 years old, her doctor found a lump on her thyroid, & soon after she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. It was then, that her life profoundly changed. Today Samantha, mama of an adolescent & founder of the "Last Cut Project" tells us how to listen to our inner voice, because it is much more important to our health than we think.

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28: Pro snowboarder Kimmy Fasani-how shifting our...

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2018/11/12

Have you ever had to face your biggest fears? Whether we are aiming our snowboards down a steep snow covered mountain, surfing giant waves, or making a scary life decision-it is our mindset that can make or break the outcome. Kimmy Fasani, one of the world's best snowboarders, is here to speak to us about presence, trust, mindfulness, and intuition as it pertains to her professional career and new motherhood. Kimmy is now paving the way for professional mama athletes at the forefront of their

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27: Physical health & self care postpartum. Interview...

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2018/11/05

As mamas, it is never easy to transition away from our previously held self-identifications whether they are mental or physical, to step into this new role. Gillian Gibree has definitely earned the terms “athlete”and “ocean enthusiast”, as she is an incredibly active and accomplished mama in terms of physical fitness and health. This mama is a self proclaimed “ex-lifeguard, Roxy athlete and fitness model” who owns the business Paddle into Fitness in California. In this episode she shares going to

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26: Making the choice to adopt or foster a child....

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2018/10/29

Whether we are step-parents, have gone through in vitro fertilization, had babies in a “traditional” manner, or have adopted or fostered children, for instance, we are all mothers first and foremost. This week’s guest Anastasia Stone & her husband, who are advocates for the foster care system, have adopted three babies, in addition to having two biological children. Anastasia knows the process can be challenging & emotional, & can mentor any mama listeners who might be considering going down this

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25: How to start a side hustle as a mom. Run Wild My...

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2018/10/22

Have you ever wanted to start something new, move into entrepreneurship or create a side business, but you felt overwhelmed with your busy mom schedule? Starting a side hustle, new hobby or passion project can be daunting, but the toughest part is simply starting. Todays guest, Sara Mc Carty of Run Wild My Child, an online space for beautifully curated images, messages, tips and guides on raising kids to love the outdoors, started as a blogger and photographer. Eventually she had enough images to

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24: How to travel the world with kids. Two surfers,...

The Soul Mammas Podcast ·

2018/10/15

Traveling with kids. Definitely not for the faint of heart. But is it really that hard? Mike and Chelsea Denning are here to tell us that it is a lot easier and more enjoyable than one would think. In fact, they have based their lives around traveling with their kids, Coral and Reef, who are two years old and four years old and have travelled to every continent except Antartica with them to find surf. Now Chelsea is pregnant with their newest addition and she is not letting that stop their plans of

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