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The Connected Mom Life

The Connected Mom Life

Emily Siegel

Emily Siegel believes that we were not meant to do mom life alone, and she's on a mission to see that we stop trying. This podcast is about helping busy moms find the circle of friends and community connections that they crave. Because villages don’t just happen. They’re created. And each week, we'll talk about how...
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Connected Mom Life episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Connected Mom Life 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 The Connected Mom Life episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Connected Mom Life - The Magic Question I Ask Myself to Experience Less Guilt
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02/06/23 • 23 min

The other day I found myself having all of the “should” thoughts... “I should call my parents, actually read the stack of books on my night stand, clean the dishwasher filter, etc.” Sometimes “shoulds” can be helpful nudges, and other times, they can load us up with unnecessary guilt. Recently I’ve been asking myself a question when I think I “should” do something that is helping me gain greater clarity on my next step, and release guilt if in fact I don’t have the capacity to do the thing my brain thinks I should do. My hope is this question might prove helpful for you too!

SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/87

WANT MORE EPISODES? Subscribe to the Connected Mom Life #RealTalk PRIVATE Podcast! You'll support the show and enjoy a candid look of the ups and downs of building a community from scratch-ish as a busy working mom. Plus enjoy extended guest interviews and responses to your most pressing connection and friendship challenges.

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Instagram @theconnectedmomlife

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ARE YOU A FAN OF THE PODCAST?If you loved today’s episode, would you head to your favorite podcast app and leave a rating and review? The more ratings and reviews the podcast gets, the more moms will be in-the-know that we can stop "playing it cool" and actually connect!

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Join me and Katelyn as we discuss all things planning, priorities, and navigating the back-to-school season. This episode is PACKED with tangible practices and strategies to make this transition (and the year ahead) feel OH SO MUCH LIGHTER. Listen in as we discuss how to reframe priorities to make them easier to set, the #1 question to consider when attacking what’s next on your to-do list, and the secret to finally finding that perfect planner. Plus, enjoy a special mantra you can use to help ground you in times of transition!

SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/75

The Mom Friends Community is officially open!

We’ve saved you a seat and would love to have you join us.

...and when you join by Tuesday, September 6th, you'll also snag a seat in Squad from Scratch (normally $97) too!

Connect with Katelyn!

@lovemothernurture

www.themothernurture.com

LET’S CONNECT!

Instagram @theconnectedmomlife

Facebook @theconnectedmomlife

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If you loved today’s episode, would you head to your favorite podcast app and leave a rating and review? The more ratings and reviews the podcast gets, the more moms will be in-the-know that we can stop "playing it cool" and actually connect!

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The Connected Mom Life - 6 Prompts to Plan Your Ideal Holiday Season
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10/31/22 • 40 min

The holidays are a lot of things. They’re fun, stressful, full-of-wonder, intense, and everything in-between. But a few years ago, I found myself feeling more of the stressful and anxiety-inducing parts than the full-of-wonder parts and knew that something had to change. Since then, I’ve experimented with some simple reflection and planning activities to better prepare me for the season. In this episode, I’m sharing the 6 simple prompts I use to help me plot out my ideal holiday season so I can feel more present, and less stressed - and I’m hopeful it will help you too.

SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/80

{NEW} The Connected Mom Life #RealTalk PRIVATE Podcast! Subscribe today to support the show and enjoy a candid look of the ups and downs of building a community from scratch-ish as a busy working mom. Plus enjoy extended guest interviews and responses to your most pressing connection and friendship challenges.

Listeners who subscribe by Tuesday, November 8th can listen to the first month for just $1!

(Episodes include stories about my first PTA meeting, navigating the back-to-school bash where I knew no one, and why I'm currently freaking out about our new neighborhood)

HOLIDAY RESOURCES + SUPPORT Want to be guided through these 6 prompts in a supportive group setting? Join us this month in Mom Friends.

We’ve saved you a seat and would love to have you join us.

LET’S CONNECT!

Instagram @theconnectedmomlife

Join the Connected Mom Life Community

ARE YOU A FAN OF THE PODCAST?

If you loved today’s episode, would you head to your favorite podcast app and leave a rating and review? The more ratings and reviews the podcast gets, the more moms will be in-the-know that we can stop "playing it cool" and actually connect!

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When our friends experience something hard we want to show up for them. But figuring out how to do that can sometimes feel confusing and even a little overwhelming. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 ways to show up for friends when they’re hurting so they can truly feel your love, care, and support as they grieve.

SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/109 Episode Mentions:

Kate Bowler's Book: There's No Cure for Being Human

CONNECTION CONUNDRUMS: Pursuing IRL friendship can sometimes be confusing, challenging, and uncertain. So, every other week on this show I want to address the ups and downs our community is experiencing. You can send me your questions or sticky situations and I'll respond to them in a future episode with some ideas and encouragement. Share Your Sticky Situation via Email or Instagram >> [email protected] | @theconnectedmomlife

LET’S CONNECT!

Instagram @theconnectedmomlife

Join our Private Mom Friends Community

FRIENDSHIP + CONNECTION SUPPORT ⤵️

Take the Quiz:What's Standing Between You and the Circle You Crave? FREE Guide: Create Your Village: 5 Keys to Creating IRL Friendships (and Fast!) FREE Template: Make Space for Friendship Each Month (without the overwhelm!) Community + Mentorship Support: Join the Mom Friends Waitlist Courses:Squad from Scratch + The Friendship Accelerator

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The Connected Mom Life - 107: Planning a Personal Retreat

107: Planning a Personal Retreat

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01/30/24 • 32 min

I recently carved out time for a personal retreat. And it was AMAZING. In this episode, I’m going to share the 5 questions I used to help guide me in planning it, how it actually played out, and what I will do differently next time (because, YES there will definitely be a next time!)

SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/107 EPISODE MENTIONS:

Episode 103: Vision Boards for Skeptics

Episode 105: My Goals + Word of the Year

Dr. Becky

CONNECTION CONUNDRUMS: Pursuing IRL friendship can sometimes be confusing, challenging, and uncertain. So, every other week on this show I want to address the ups and downs our community is experiencing. You can send me your questions or sticky situations and I'll respond to them in a future episode with some ideas and encouragement. Share Your Sticky Situation via Email or Instagram >> [email protected] | @theconnectedmomlife

LET’S CONNECT!

Instagram @theconnectedmomlife

Join our Private Mom Friends Community

FRIENDSHIP + CONNECTION SUPPORT ⤵️

Take the Quiz:What's Standing Between You and the Circle You Crave? FREE Guide: Create Your Village: 5 Keys to Creating IRL Friendships (and Fast!) FREE Template: Make Space for Friendship Each Month (without the overwhelm!) Community + Mentorship Support: Join the Mom Friends Waitlist Courses:Squad from Scratch + The Friendship Accelerator

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Ever feel awkward trying to break into a conversation – especially when it feels like everyone around you already knows each other? It’s definitely an intimidating feeling to try and join (or start!) a conversation from scratch. So, in this episode, I’m going to share a simple strategy I use in almost every scenario that gets me quickly plugged with minimal awkwardness.

SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/106 CONNECTION CONUNDRUMS: Pursuing IRL friendship can sometimes be confusing, challenging, and uncertain. So, every other week on this show I want to address the ups and downs our community is experiencing. You can send me your questions or sticky situations and I'll respond to them in a future episode with some ideas and encouragement. Share Your Sticky Situation via Email or Instagram >> [email protected] | @theconnectedmomlife

LET’S CONNECT!

Instagram @theconnectedmomlife

Join our Private Mom Friends Community

FRIENDSHIP + CONNECTION SUPPORT ⤵️

Take the Quiz:What's Standing Between You and the Circle You Crave? FREE Guide: Create Your Village: 5 Keys to Creating IRL Friendships (and Fast!) FREE Template: Make Space for Friendship Each Month (without the overwhelm!) Community + Mentorship Support: Join the Mom Friends Waitlist Courses:Squad from Scratch + The Friendship Accelerator

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The Connected Mom Life - My Goals + Word of the Year [2024]
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01/16/24 • 39 min

My goal setting process seems to evolve every year and this year is no exception. In this episode I’m sharing how I approached goal setting this year, the prompts I used to surface what to focus on in 2024, and how I came to my word of the year. If you enjoy a good behind-the-scenes look at what someone else is leaning into (and out of!) in any given season, this one is for you.

SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/105

Mentions + Other Relevant Episodes >>

Episode 23: My Annual Goal Setting Strategy (Plus, My 2021 Goals!)

Episode 63 My Goal Setting Process: Looking Back to Better Look Ahead

10 Things to Tell You Podcast with Laura Tremaine Ep 198: 10 Questions for the End of the Year

The Next Right Thing with Emily P Freeman Ep 309: How to Walk Into January Like a Soul Minimalist FRIENDSHIP AUDIT WORKSHOP | Wednesday, January 17thJoin us for this live workshop and get clear on who is filling you up, who is draining you, and who you might be missing in your circle so you can feel confident in WHO is going to get your limited time this year! >> Register for the Workshop

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The Connected Mom Life - 104 - "I Keep Showing Up, But It's Not Working"
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01/09/24 • 40 min

Ever feel like your efforts to make new friends are going nowhere, despite showing up in all the right places? In this episode we’ll unpack this oh-so-common frustration and explore why your efforts might not be getting you the connections you’re craving – and what small shifts you can make to start seeing some traction in your friendships.

SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/104

Other Relevant Episodes >>

Episode 19 - 5 Practices for Pushing Through the Awkwardness of Making New Friends Episode 20 - The Fear of Rejection is REAL. But How Likely is to ACTUALLY Happen?

Episode 79 - Tackling our Mind Gremlins with Jess Critchlow FRIENDSHIP AUDIT WORKSHOP | Wednesday, January 17thJoin us for this live workshop and get clear on who is filling you up, who is draining you, and who you might be missing in your circle so you can feel confident in WHO is going to get your limited time this year! >> Register for the Workshop

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The Connected Mom Life - 103 - Vision Boards for Skeptics with Maria Maldonado Smith
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01/02/24 • 55 min

It’s me. I’m the skeptic. After trying vision boards in the past, I had pretty much written them off as not for me. But recently, I’d seen some goal setting research that led me to think I should give them one more shot. But before I did, I wanted to talk to vision imagery expert, Maria Maldanado Smith about how I might approach it differently this time. If you’ve been on the fence about incorporating vision boarding into your goal setting process, this episode is a must listen.

SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/103

CONNECT with Maria >>

Instagram Website Creating a Vision Board Workbook FRIENDSHIP AUDIT WORKSHOP | Wednesday, January 17thJoin us for this live workshop and get clear on who is filling you up, who is draining you, and who you might be missing in your circle so you can feel confident in WHO is going to get your limited time this year! >> Register for the Workshop

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Part of why friendship in adulthood can feel so tricky is because we don’t have any shared language to discuss what might be happening in (and to) our relationships as we navigate different seasons of life. In this episode, I’m joined by Alex Alexander, who is sharing with us a framework she has designed to give us exactly what we’ve been missing in our adult friendships: a clear way to think about and experience them so we can stop overthinking and assigning untrue stories, and start enjoying more of the authentic, life-giving connections we crave.

SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/108

Connect with Alex:

Instagram @itsalexalexander

Website + Friendship IRL Podcast CONNECTION CONUNDRUMS: Pursuing IRL friendship can sometimes be confusing, challenging, and uncertain. So, every other week on this show I want to address the ups and downs our community is experiencing. You can send me your questions or sticky situations and I'll respond to them in a future episode with some ideas and encouragement. Share Your Sticky Situation via Email or Instagram >> [email protected] | @theconnectedmomlife

LET’S CONNECT!

Instagram @theconnectedmomlife

Join our Private Mom Friends Community

FRIENDSHIP + CONNECTION SUPPORT ⤵️

Take the Quiz:What's Standing Between You and the Circle You Crave? FREE Guide: Create Your Village: 5 Keys to Creating IRL Friendships (and Fast!) FREE Template: Make Space for Friendship Each Month (without the overwhelm!) Community + Mentorship Support: Join the Mom Friends Waitlist Courses:Squad from Scratch + The Friendship Accelerator

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How many episodes does The Connected Mom Life have?

The Connected Mom Life currently has 98 episodes available.

What topics does The Connected Mom Life cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Relationships.

What is the most popular episode on The Connected Mom Life?

The episode title 'Ep 108: A Framework for Friendship (Who Knew!?) with Alex Alexander' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Connected Mom Life?

The average episode length on The Connected Mom Life is 39 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Connected Mom Life released?

Episodes of The Connected Mom Life are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Connected Mom Life?

The first episode of The Connected Mom Life was released on Nov 2, 2020.

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