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Making Mama Magic

Making Mama Magic

Ava Gao

Making Mama Magic is a podcast for mothers, with honest & authentic conversations on all things relating to modern motherhood, wholehearted living and peaceful parenting. Join Ava, a empowerment coach for mothers, and her guests as they chat about redefining motherhood and parenting in a way that focuses on purpose, peace & presence - all these while pursuing dreams in life, career & business in our unique magical way ☆゚.* Be part of my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources, tips, behind-the-scenes & everything else that goes along with ditching the guilt, defining your own version of mothering, and parent from the heart: : https://bit.ly/3RRQlKS I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast. Connect with me on Instagram @thecuriousmomma or write to me at [email protected] Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Making Mama Magic episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Making Mama Magic for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Making Mama Magic episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

In this episode, I share about
- My journey as a mother and how this has inspired my personal growth & also the work that I do
- Key challenges that I have faced so far in my motherhood journey
- How I have found my own confidence in motherhood & parenting
Connect with me on Instagram at @thecuriousmomma or hop over to my website here for other podcast episodes.
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In this first guest episode with Serene from Love Bonds, we chatted about:
  • How meaningful conversations with our children can build connection
  • The pressures of being a mother in this modern age and our own tips on how mothers can enjoy parenting & motherhood more
  • The power of words & personal stories in motherhood, and how this is part of the work that Love Bonds does
Connect with Serene from Love Bonds at Research have shown that affirmations has the power to promote self-trust and confidence, allowing us to feel more joy and positivity in our lives when affirmations are regularly practiced. I have created a set of Positive Affirmation Cards for Mothers, that comes in a handmade cloth pouch made by trainees from a Singapore-based charity - Muscular Dystrophy Association Singapore (MDA). Click HERE to purchase a set for yourself or as a gift for your mama friends.
Join my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources, tips, behind-the-scenes & everything else that goes along with living wholeheartedly and experiencing the magic of peaceful parenting in my private newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3dux13o
I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @thecuriousmomma or write to me at [email protected]
Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways
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Making Mama Magic - #9: The Magic of Being With
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08/12/22 • 21 min

In this episode, I talk about The Magic of Being With. I shared a little bit about the importance of curiosity in my life, and also:
  • What exactly is "being with"- a concept from Circle of Security Parenting that I am certified in
  • Why does it matter in parenting & our relationship with our children
  • My top tip on using "being with" when we notice our children are "misbehaving/acting out"
This episode was part of the interview under the Reclaiming the Joy in Motherhood Summit that I was part of.
Be part of my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources and tips on ditching the guilt, defining your own version of mothering, and parent from the heart: : https://bit.ly/3RRQlKS
I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @thecuriousmomma or write to me at [email protected]
Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨
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We are living at a time when we are exposed to many information daily about motherhood & parenting, from what we read from who we talk to - whether it is friends, family from books & social media. How do we know these advices are total BS, just a fad or it's something that may work for our child?
In this solo episode, I share my honest thoughts about how we can sift through the BS and trust our intuition in mothering, which includes:
  • My secret in sifting through the BS & noises about parenting that has helped me to feel more empowered & joyful in parenting
  • The power of trusting intuition and building strong relationships with our children
Be part of my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources, tips, behind-the-scenes & everything else that goes along with ditching the perfect mother myth, defining your own version of mothering, and parent from the heart: : https://bit.ly/3dux13o
I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @thecuriousmomma or write to me at [email protected]
Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨
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In this episode with Azalia Suhaimi, we chatted about:
  • What are the superpowers and challenges of being a highly sensitive mother
  • Experiencing the magic of mindfulness and how mindfulness has helped us to enjoy motherhood
  • The perfect mother myth and the importance of self-care activities to make us feel fulfilled even on busy days
Connect with Azalia at: Like what we talked about in this podcast episode, it is important for mothers to be kind to ourselves. The Affirmation Cards for Mothers is designed by me for busy mamas like you to practice self-love and compassion so that you can find the strength & confidence to be a more loving & patient mother. Use discount code ‘10OFFCARDS’ to enjoy 10% discount for the cards from now until 28 February 2022.
Are you curious about how learning about Rupture & Repair can help you to build stronger relationship with your child? Pop in your email address HERE to be the first to know when I launch the workshop on Rupture & Repair in Summer 2022. I also share exclusive resources, tips, behind-the-scenes & everything else that goes along with living wholeheartedly and experiencing the magic of peaceful parenting through this private newsletter community.
I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @thecuriousmomma or write to me at [email protected]
Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨
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In this episode, I have the honour to have Kyira Wackett, Founder of Adversity Rising and a licensed mental health therapist based in USA to chat with me about the topic of shame in motherhood. We talked about:
  • What exactly is shame and how it shows up when mothering
  • Why does shame happen to mothers and how does it impact the way we parent?
  • Exploring the relationship between shame and authenticity - is it cultural specific or a common shared lived experience that we struggle with both of them?
  • How does the magic of curiosity helps in navigating difficult feelings about shame as a mother?
Connect with Kyira via:
Her website: http://adversityrising.com/
She mentioned in the podcast on the video she made: 5 Things to Forgive Yourself for Right Now. Watch it here.
Join me for my FREE course - "3 Days to Lighten the Load" on 20 - 22 Aug where you will:
- Learn the top reasons why mental load happens for mothers
- Know what’s required of you to unburden the invisible labour & stress
- Discover the 4-step framework to reduce your mental load
Register here: https://thecuriousmomma.ck.page/mentalload
Be part of my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources, tips, behind-the-scenes & everything else that goes along with ditching the guilt, defining your own version of mothering, and parent from the heart: : https://bit.ly/3RRQlKS
I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @thecuriousmomma or write to me at [email protected]
Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨
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Making Mama Magic - #3: What exactly is Wholehearted Living?
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01/04/22 • 31 min

One of the things I love to talk about is living consciously and wholeheartedly as a mother. Some people have asked me what exactly is wholehearted living, and I thought to dedicate an episode of this podcast to talk about it.
In this solo episode, I talk about:
  • What exactly is wholehearted living?
  • Why is it relevant for mothers?
  • Some tips & easy ways to incorporate living wholeheartedly in our daily lives
Links related to this episode:
  • The animation video on Empathy that was from Brene's TED Talk can be viewed here. I love the animation and simplicity of how she explains Empathy :)
  • Download a visual of the 10 Guideposts of Wholehearted Living HERE
  • To dive into wholehearted living as a parent, I'd recommend to read the book ""Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead" by Brene Brown, which you can grab a hardcopy HERE
If you'd like to live more mindfully & consciously, join my online course - Mindful Mama Magic where you can learn practical tools that will help you shift from experiencing constant overwhelm to regaining calm during challenging moments. Be part of my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources, tips, behind-the-scenes & everything else that goes along with living wholeheartedly and experiencing the magic of peaceful parenting: https://bit.ly/3dux13o
I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @thecuriousmomma or write to me at [email protected]
Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨
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Making Mama Magic - #7: Matresence, Shifting Identities and Worthiness
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07/19/22 • 22 min

In this solo episode, I talk about Matresence, Shifting Identities and Worthiness, which includes:
- Top reasons why women struggle with their identities & being productive
- My top tips on how to navigate the challenge of feeling "not enough" and changing identities in the season of motherhood
Join me for my FREE course - "3 Days to Lighten the Load" on 20 - 22 Aug where you will:
- Learn the top reasons why mental load happens for mothers
- Know what’s required of you to unburden the invisible labour & stress
- Discover the 4-step framework to reduce your mental load
Register here: https://thecuriousmomma.ck.page/mentalload
Resource mentioned:
- The Poem - Children: Link HERE
Be part of my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources, tips, behind-the-scenes & everything else that goes along with ditching the guilt, defining your own version of mothering, and parent from the heart: : https://bit.ly/3RRQlKS
I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @thecuriousmomma or write to me at [email protected]
Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨
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Making Mama Magic - About the Podcast

About the Podcast

Making Mama Magic

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11/24/21 • 3 min

Hi and welcome to Making Mama Magic Podcast!
My name is Ava, and I am a life and parenting coach who works with mothers to live wholeheartedly and enjoy the magic of peaceful parenting.
I wanted to take some time about who I am and share more about the podcast. I am a mother to one, and soon a mother to two in February 2022. I love being a mother. I think it's a privilege to nurture lives and see them grow into curious and unique beings. In my motherhood journey so far, I've met so many challenges & huddles - both personal as a mother and professionally in my work & career. Being a mother in this modern age can be hard - navigating all these noise about what we "should" or "should-not" do as a mother, while juggling various responsibilities as a wife, employee/boss, daughter, daughter-in-law, and of course - being a mom.
I wanted to start this podcast because I wanted to talk about how moms can redefine and own their motherhood & parenting. I believe that motherhood is not just all about sacrifice - to me, it's about making magic in our unique way - parenting from the heart & focusing on presence and trust in our relationship with children. It's also about knowing that motherhood and life is a messy experience and we can seek joy in this experience by looking out for scraps of magical moments with our child & family. It's about living wholeheartedly and courageously pursuing our purpose & passion - basically what lights us up as a person.
I also wanted to take the chance to have a chat with amazing mothers about what they do, on their journey in motherhood and how they have been making magic in their unique ways as a mother and in their work.
I hope you will find the podcast insightful and inspiring. I'll be posting the first episode on 30 November. Please do subscribe to the podcast to follow more episodes that will be released weekly on every Tuesday. If you want to find out more about me and my business, you can connect with me via Instagram at @thecuriousmomma or my website http://www.thecuriousmomma.com.
Thank you so much for being here and I look forward sharing & connecting with all of you.
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In this episode of Making Mama Magic, I have the honour to speak with Dr Aparna Sundar, KonMari® Home Organising & Montessori Parenting Coach from Global Mindful Journey.
We had fun chatting about:
  • What exactly is "spark joy" in KonMari? How is it relevant to mothers - in our lives & parenting?
  • Simplicity vs Intentionality - What's the difference, and how can they help us to do and own less while living with purpose & abundance?
  • Our own journeys in sustainability & conscious living - and our takeaways (so far!) on this journey
  • Dr Aparna's top tip in getting children to comply in tidying - instead of nagging or forcing.
Connect with Dr Aparna at: Be part of my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources, tips, behind-the-scenes & everything else that goes along with ditching the guilt, defining your own version of mothering, and parent from the heart: : https://bit.ly/3RRQlKS
I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @_thecuriousmama or write to me at [email protected]
Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨
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How many episodes does Making Mama Magic have?

Making Mama Magic currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does Making Mama Magic cover?

The podcast is about Education, Self-Improvement, Podcasts, Kids & Family, Parenting, Motherhood and Purpose.

What is the most popular episode on Making Mama Magic?

The episode title '#12: How do we deal with Mum Guilt? With Yasmin Begum, Away from Mum Guilt' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Making Mama Magic?

The average episode length on Making Mama Magic is 30 minutes.

How often are episodes of Making Mama Magic released?

Episodes of Making Mama Magic are typically released every 27 days.

When was the first episode of Making Mama Magic?

The first episode of Making Mama Magic was released on Nov 24, 2021.

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