Confessions of a SuperMom Wannabe

This year I set an intention to read more, and with that I set a goal of reading 45 books. I don't think I've ever read more than 5 or 10 books in a whole year, but go big or go home, right?

At the time of this writing and recording, I have finished 35 of my 45 books, with a month to go. I'm going to have to hustle, but I think I'm going to do it!

This episode is all about how I've gotten this far in my reading: the apps that have helped me save time, read more, and save money (reading this many books gets expensive, REAL fast). I share why I read, and even my top ten favorite books (so far).

Stay tuned to the show notes at supermompodcast.com/readingchallenge for a complete, updated list of the books I've read in 2020, and my favorites of the year!

Over the next couple of weeks, I'm replaying some favorite episodes that you may have missed. Do you follow someone on social media and feel a little like a creep because you love them and you feel like you’re friends, but they have no idea who you are? That’s Katelyn James for me, and she’s been a dream guest since before this show even started. Katelyn James is a professional wedding photographer and entrepreneur She’s been featured and recognized in national publications such as Professional Photographers Magazine, The Knot, Southern Living Weddings, and Southern Weddings. She teaches and coaches photographers from all over the country and internationally, and in 2015 she was named one of the “Top Ten Educators to Watch” by Rangefinder Magazine, not to mention she’s a nationally known speaker and just seems like everyone’s best friend. Katelyn has been married to her husband Michael for almost 10 years, and they are parents to Everly (Evy), Graham, and baby James in Heaven. I’ve been following Katelyn for a long time because I love the real life perspective of everything she has going on (as seen on Instagram). Her images are beautiful, and if you spend even just one day on her Instagram feed, you’re sure to fall in love with her family. But back in 2018 Katelyn and Michael went through a tragic story of loss with their middle child, James. At 20 weeks they were given devastating news, and my talk with Katelyn is about the days, weeks and months following that news, their journey, and their loss. When I describe this podcast, I use the words, finding strength in imperfection and beauty in the mess, and joy in fear and pain. Katelyn is the most beautiful illustration of all of these things. I cried when I watched them go through it online, I cried during the interview, I cried when I edited it. You can even hear me crying in the background of her talking. This is a rich story about loss, joy, peace, community, and how James’ legacy has lived on and helped so many. Katelyn shares the most intimate parts of her journey of loss on Instagram, and she goes into even more depth in a series of blog posts that I’ll have for you in the show notes at supermompodcast.com. While this episode could possibly be a trigger for those who have gone through the loss of a child, Katelyn brings a joy and hope that I hope you can feel.

Every Friday I’ll be posting a Confession Session: A bite-sized episode where I share a real moment, a confession or a rant about something that has happened to me recently, or just things I’ve done in general, when it comes to being a mom, or just a person. I’d love for you to hop into the Facebook group at Wannabe Nation or hit me up on Instagram at the Supermom Wannabe and tell me your confessions too! Join the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/wannabenation

Do you struggle with house work? Does it feel like the burden always falls on you to get everything done? Why do we do that? I went off a little bit and did a whole confession session about the expectation of housework, and who it really comes from.

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Barbara Majeski was a married, stay at home mom, raising her three kids in the suburbs of New Jersey working diligently to check all the boxes of what she believed it meant to live a good life. Keeping fit with 5AM runs that wouldn’t interfere with her commitment to being a loyal wife, dedicated mom and an active member of the community. Class mom, philanthropy chair and an organic food buying expert. Check check and check. The right clothes, right shoes and the right BMI. Triple check. Then things in her life began to unravel. Seemingly out of the blue Barbara’s marriage came to a devastating end. With her self esteem shattered and her future uncertain she began to reassess her life. In the midst of grappling with her new reality Barbara was handed a stage 3 cancer diagnosis. During treatment Barbara vowed that if she beat cancer and got another shot at life she would live, bigger, better, and bolder with greater purpose, meaning and intent. Determined that if given the chance she would no longer define happiness by a mythical metrics of perfection but instead explore and redefine what it really means to live a good life. After two years of treatment and recovery she ended her marriage, began pursuing her dream career in media, and launched an online community united in personal growth, purpose & authenticity. Barbara talks to me about coming head to head with a feeling of unworthiness and what she did about it. She also talks about her transformation through challenging times, the messy moments that can actually bring us closer to our kids, and letting her own kids see her vulnerability. She shares a powerful message about the lesson of standing in judgment of others and of yourself. Oh, and she says her Wannabe Confession is so “Jersey.” FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe SHOW NOTES: http://supermompodcast.com/barbara