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"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do." — Brené Brown Susan Hyatt is a master certified life coach who has helped thousands of women to transform their bodies and lives. She's the creator of the Bare Process, the Bare Deck, the Bare Podcast, and an online community called Bare Daily. With her fiery Facebook rants—including "Whoop Ass Wednesday," where she reads a fresh batch of hate mail from Internet trolls and gives her sassiest response—Susan has gained an international following of women who love her honesty, humor, and fearlessness. Susan has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Woman's World, Seventeen, and O: The Oprah Magazine, and was a Finalist for the Athena Award, honoring her work in the field of women's empowerment. Learn more at: shyatt.com In this episode, Susan and I talk about: How to figure out who you really are and what you want Why it's important to bare it all Implementing changes and setting boundaries Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol

"Being safe is about being seen and heard and allowed to be who you are and to speak your truth." -Rachel Naomi Remen In this episode, I talk about: How to get out of your own way How you can really see someone How to acknowledge someone and let them know they are seen Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Soul Elite: heatherchauvin.com/takebackcontrol

"Find your balance." -Kayla Kotecki In this episode, I talk about: How busy is just a lack mindset Why quality and not quantity is important How to be mentally conscious of your body How to eat less to give you more Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Soul Elite: heatherchauvin.com/takebackcontrol

"Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time' is to say 'I don't want to.'" -Lao Tzu In this episode, I talk about: Do you really have a lack of time or do you really lack mental capacity? How to make the most of your 24 hours each day Why you have to work on your capacity to expand Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Soul Elite: http://heatherchauvin.com/takebackcontrol

"Never accept the proposition that just because a solution satisfies a problem, that it must be the only solution." -Raymond E. Feist

"Whatever you did today is enough. Whatever you felt today is valid. Whatever you thought today isn't to be judged. Repeat the above each day." ― Brittany Burgunder In this episode, I talk about: How to do the inner work to not let the external affect you What you are here for How to recognize your sense of purpose Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Soul Elite: http://heatherchauvin.com/takebackcontrol

"The funny thing about challenging yourself is not many are willing to do it and they will stay there the remainder of their lives. If you live by this very principal - the more you challenge yourself the less competition you will have." - Justin Lammers In this episode, I talk about: How to face everything and rise instead of avoiding and hiding How to show up and do the work Making conscious choices each day to face your challenges Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol

This episode originally appeared on the "Modern Manners for Moms and Dads" podcast, found here: http://www.evieandsarah.com/podcast8/ Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol

"There are times as a parent when you realize that your job is not to be the parent you always imagined you'd be, the parent you always wished you had. Your job is to be the parent your child needs, given the particulars of his or her own life and nature." ― Ayelet Waldman In this episode, I talk about: How to embrace your children's voice without feeling ruled by them Why we parent by default Finding the right way to parent your child Why do we go to pediatricians for parenting advice? Why it's important to advocate for yourself if something doesn't feel right Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol

"Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." - Robert Breault In this episode, I talk about: Being committed to your results more than your excuses Why change is uncomfortable How to master the mindset of fear and excuses Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol

"Part of courage is simple consistency." -Peggy Noonan In this episode, I talk about: How to mentally push through obstacles Why it's important to honor your physical fitness How to stay consistent to create momentum Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Sign up for the parenting class: www.momisinconrol.com/summer Early Bird pricing goes until July 14!

"If your boundary training consists only of words, you are wasting your breath. But if you 'do' boundaries with your kids, they internalize the experiences, remember them, digest them, and make them part of how they see reality." - Henry Cloud In this episode, I talk about: How to handle children's resistance to boundaries Why it's vital to set boundaries for your children How to overcome the guilt with setting boundaries Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Sign up for the parenting class: www.momisinconrol.com/summer Early Bird pricing goes until July 14!

"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." -William James In this episode, I talk about: Why mastering our thoughts can help us manage stress How to recognize things that are manifesting stress in your life How our thoughts, not the situation stresses us out Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol

"Leading yourself in a way that is unapologetic and bold solves most problems." - Tara Newman Tara is a high-performance leadership coach, CrossFit and coffee fanatic, and expert in Organizational Psychology with a mission to help people find the MORE they've been looking for. As a lifelong entrepreneur and corporate crusader, she knows that the path to success involves a lot of ups and downs, a lot of hard work, and a LOT of strategy. Throughout her 20 years of developing leaders, she's been fascinated by two things: the systems of success and the science of human performance. In this episode, Tara and I talk about: Parenting as a leadership role What it means to be a bold leader How people misunderstand leadership Check out Tara's website at: https://www.taranewmancoaching.com/ Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol

" Growing up happens in a heartbeat. One day you're in diapers; the next day you're gone. But the memories of childhood stay with you for the long haul." - The Wonder Years

"Investing in yourself is the best investment you can ever make." ― Mohsin Jameel In this episode, I talk about: How micro-investments are like micro-habits Why it's important to make investing in yourself a priority Why investing in yourself helps you live in alignment Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol

"Calmness is the cradle of power." -Josiah Gilbert Holland In this episode, I talk about: Real life applications of the zones of regulation How to avoid the angry, red zone What to do to get into a healthier zone of regulation Check out Episode 263 where I originally talk about the Red, Yellow, and Green zones. Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol

"The best way to make children good is to make them happy." - Oscar Wilde In this episode, I talk about: How to implement boundaries with your children How to have the courage to show up How to overcome the illusion of perfection Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol

"By being yourself you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before." - Edwin Elliott This interview originally appeared on the "Not Your Mother's" podcast. Check it out here: https://notyourmotherspodcast.co/heather-chauvin/ Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol

"You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you." -Brian Tracy In this episode, I talk about: How to stop playing the emotional victim How to take responsibility for your actions that put you in the place you are How to step back and choose your priorities Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for the parenting mini-course for only $47: www.momisincontrol.com/signup

""We become what we repeatedly do." ― Sean Covey Elizabeth Kachoris is every woman you know. She's a daughter, wife, mother and friend. She is a thoughtful leader at work and home. She fills her mornings with fitness and journaling, her days with technology and her nights with her three boys and husband. She is working to build the best version of herself and fixing her perfect life. One micro-habit at a time. In this episode, Elizabeth and I talk about: How to develop micro-habits How to be intentional about your choices Why it's important to be intentional for desired outcomes Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol

"I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren't trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom." –Umberto Eco {MINI COURSE} Understanding Your Child's Behaviour www.momisincontrol.com/signup

"Being yourself means shedding all the layers of looking good, wanting to be liked, being scared to stand out and trying to be who you think people want you to be. Being yourself means being naked, raw and vulnerable." – Jeff Moore {MINI COURSE} Understanding Your Child's Behavior www.momisincontrol.com/signup

"Your health is what you make of it. Everything you do and think either adds to the vitality, energy and spirit you possess or takes away from it." -Ann Wigmore In this episode, I talk about: The importance of taking a mental health day each week How to give your kids space for their own mental health How to effectively check in with your kids about their mental health Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Sign up for the parenting mini-course for only $27! The course starts Monday, so be sure to save your spot now: www.momisincontrol.com/signup

"You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you cannot do." --Eleanor Roosevelt In this episode, I talk about: How to face your fears with courage How to recognize that fear is an invite for growth Why your children need you to rise to your fears Every day steps to help you face your fears Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Sign up for the parenting mini-course for $27! www.momisincontrol.com/signup

"Enthusiasm is the energy and force that builds literal momentum of the human soul and mind." -Bryant H. McGill In this episode, I talk about: How to recognize what your soul is craving How to create momentum to begin living your life in alignment How creating momentum can help you start FEELING the way you want to feel Putting a commitment on the calendar and showing up Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Sign up for the parenting mini-course: http://momisincontrol.com/signup

"No matter what shape or size you are, you should feel confident in your own skin. You should feel like a beautiful woman, no matter what!" -Joanna Krupa Coach Tulin is a plus size health and fitness motivator and mentor. She advocates for those starting or re-engaging in fitness. Her mantra is "fit has no size" and is dedicated to bridging the gap between those that are plus size and the health and fitness industry. Coach Tulin has always been a supporter of plus size women having been a plus size model, consultant for several plus size brands, as well as a plus size magazine executive, and marketing professional. Coach Tulin believes that plus size women pursuing a healthy lifestyle should be appealed to, not dismissed as a "before picture" as we often see in advertisements. In this episode, Coach Tulin and I talk about: How to focus on your "why" How to continue on through your trials The fitness journey and feeling like your best self Check out Coach Tulin's website here: https://www.fithasnosize.com/ Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Sign up for the $27 Parenting Mini-Course here: www.momisinconrol.com/signup

"One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again." -Abraham Maslow In this episode, I talk about: Overcoming the guilt that comes along with personal development Why we project our stories onto other people How to overcome the fear associated with growth Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Sign up for the $27 Parenting Mini-Course here: www.momisinconrol.com/signup

"Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them." - David Allen Understanding Your Child's Behavior Mini-Course Register here: www.momisincontrol.com/signup

"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." - Harriet Tubman Understanding Your Child's Behavior MINI-COURSE $27 www.momisincontrol.com/signup

"Your family and your love must be cultivated like a garden. Time, effort, and imagination must be summoned constantly to keep any relationship flourishing and growing." Jim Rohn Understanding Your Child's Behavior Mini-Course: momisincontrol.com/signup

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. - Marcus Aurelius

"We have an amazing potential to reach our highest potential, to have truly inspiring careers and loving relationships. Unfortunately, often we walk through our lives asleep, we let our habits rule us, and find it difficult to change our beliefs." ― Natasa Pantovic

"Culture makes people understand each other better. And if they understand each other better in their soul, it is easier to overcome the economic and political barriers. But first they have to understand that their neighbour is, in the end, just like them, with the same problems, the same questions." -Paulo Coelho

"There can be no real freedom without the freedom to fail." -Erich Fromm A recovering workaholic Kaleena walked away from her busy real estate business to step into a role she had never imagined….becoming a homeschool mama and building the 5 Hour School Week! With a passion for travel and adventure she turns everyday lessons into exciting and impactful family memories. Kaleena is always seeking personal self growth and loves the life long journey of learning, cultivating meaningful relationships and seeking to inspire. Half way across the world or at home snuggled with kids on the couch, this mom loves living a big life and creating magical memories with her family. Check out Kaleena's website: http://fivehourschoolweek.com/ Contact her at: [email protected] In this episode, Kaleena and I talk about: The definition of success Establishing a growth mindset lifestyle Creating experiences over things The 5-hour school week — Homeschooling. Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol

"Be true to yourself and surround yourself with positive, supportive people." -Payal Kadakia In this episode, I talk about: Why we are sometimes afraid of ourselves Why we try to control other things How to feel in control of your life Are you committed to being the person you are meant to be? Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Mastery: www.momisincontrol.com

"I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles." – Audrey Hepburn During this information session I will: Be talking about the core challenges modern women face when raising a family Why I think it's essential we really look at ourselves first in parenting (even if our children are struggling) How to overcome fear and self doubt when you are craving change Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Mastery: www.momisincontrol.com

"Most of life is showing up. You do the best you can, which varies from day to day." -Regina Brett In this episode, Deanne and I talk about: How to speak your truth Accepting people for where they are at, including your children How to create space for your priorities Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Mastery: www.momisincontrol.com Check out the Radiant Mom website: www.radiantmom.ca

"The more social media we have, the more we think we're connecting, yet we are really disconnecting from each other." -JR In this episode, I talk about: Why it's important to detox from social media periodically How to make your technology use life enhancing Being mindful of what you put online Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Mastery: www.momisincontrol.com

"We are made to persist. That's how we find out who we are." ― Tobias Wolff In this episode, I talk about: How to be persistent to get the life you crave Being fiercely determined to get what you want Asking for what you want with confidence Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Mastery: www.momisincontrol.com

"Maybe there's more we all could have done, but we just have to let the guilt remind us to do better next time." ― Veronica Roth In this episode, I talk about: How to use your intuition to understand your choices Why fear sometimes appears as guilt How to make your actions serve your best self Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Mastery: www.momisincontrol.com

"I continue to be drawn to clarity and simplicity. 'Less is more' remains my mantra." -Stephane Rolland Joining us today is my friend, Cailen Ascher. She is a mom of 2, a Business Coach with a 3-day workweek, and the founder of Success Made Simple Academy™, where under-earning entrepreneurs transform into abundant business owners. Best known for her 3-day workweek, Cailen has been featured in Business Insider and Huffington Post and has been interviewed for Entrepreneur on Fire and She Means Business Podcast among many others. Her coaching and teachings have helped 1000s of women upgrade their lives and businesses with her Success Made Simple™ strategies for working less, making more and living better. Cailen lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with her husband, 2 daughters and a spunky dog named Olive. For an insider look at Cailen's 3-day workweek schedule to see how she works just 3 days a week and runs a 6-figure business, visit www.CailenAscher.com. In this episode, I talk with Cailen about: How to achieve more with less work Why your knowledge is worth something What a 3-Day Workweek looks like Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Mastery: www.momisincontrol.com

"We are not a victim of our emotions or thoughts. We can understand our triggers and use them as tools to help us respond more objectively." -Elizabeth Thornton In this episode, I talk about: What emotional triggers are How to master your emotional triggers How to recognize when you will be triggered Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Mastery: www.momisincontrol.com

"Intention is one with cause and effect. Intention determines outcome. And if you're stuck and not moving forward, you have to check the thought and the action that created the circumstance." -Oprah Winfrey In this episode, we talk about: What are your intentions for the summer? Focusing on each season Shifting to a positive mindset Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Mastery: www.momisincontrol.com

"Change the way you look at things and the things you look at will change." — Wayne Dyer In this episode, I talk about: Establishing a routine that works for you Why it's important to take time for yourself How to avoid decision fatigue Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Mastery: www.momisincontrol.com Dad Is In Control: www.dadisincontrol.com

"It's not what you are that holds you back, it's what you think you are not." -Denis Waitley In this episode, I talk about: Achieving alignment with pressures of being a breadwinner Adjusting your mindset to help you overcome stressors Letting go of the parts of yourself that don't serve you Women can be breadwinners AND ask for what they want Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Mastery: www.momisincontrol.com

"Hustle and hard work are NOT essential ingredients for success." -James Wedmore In this episode, I talk about: Why hustle isn't necessary to achieve results Not hustling through your parenting How to slow down to achieve alignment Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Mastery: www.momisincontrol.com

"When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated." -Brene Brown Five part formula for saying "no thank you": Start with a compliment if one fits the situation Give the answer Say thank you Encourage the person Change the subject or excuse yourself Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Mastery: www.momisincontrol.com

"My greatest satisfaction has not come - ever - from doing more. It's come from being really present doing the things that matter the most." -Kate Northrup In this episode, I talk with Kate about: Doing less for more success Why it's important to do less How to get into the mindset of doing less More about Kate: https://katenorthrup.com/about-contact/ Kate is a mother, wife, business owner, best-selling author, speaker, friend, and juggler of love and time. Her mission is trying her best to find a way for all of us overachieving, ambitious and motivated women to have the kind of lives and businesses we want. She teaches the tools, mindset, and strategies to create that choice for yourself. And she serves it up with heaping dollops of love and fun. Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Mastery: www.momisincontrol.com

"Asking questions is the first way to begin change." - Kubra Sait I want to hear from you Send me your questions This podcast is for you, so let me know what you want to hear Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol Apply for Mastery: www.momisincontrol.com Send me your questions: www.momisincontrol.com/qa