Mothering Ourselves Mindfully

In this episode, I (Sarah Harmon) introduce the concept of the Flourished Mother, an archetype that embodies thriving and full-spectrum humanness. We explore the importance of self-compassion, both tender and fierce, and how these qualities can transform our experiences as mothers. I discuss various sub-archetypes under the Flourished Mother umbrella, including the Cyclical Celebrator, Boundary Boss, Pleasure Goddess, Rest Queen, and the Mindful Gardeness. By awakening these parts of ourselves, we can break unhelpful cycles and create new, more conscious, and intentional ways of being on our unique journeys of flourishing as mothers.Resources Mentioned:FLOURISH: A science-backed, interactive, and integration-focused program for women who want to be present and resilient mothers. You’ll learn to set intentional boundaries and become the most present, resilient, and happiest version of yourself while simultaneously breaking generational and societal patterns.UNTETHERED: An intimate group healing program for women with complex family dynamics. This program helps mothers free themselves from anger, resentment, and guilt connected to their relationship with their mother and create new, more conscious ways of being for themselves and their kids.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes!www.theschoolofmom.comInstagram @the.schoolofmomBook a breakthrough Call

In this episode, I (Sarah Harmon) delve into the vital role of self-compassion in our journey of mindful living and parenting. Building on the themes from the previous days of the Begin HERE series, I discuss how self-compassion serves as a key ingredient in creating new, helpful cycles in our lives. Drawing from research, particularly the work of Kristen Neff, I outline the three main components of self-compassion: awareness of struggle, recognizing that we are not alone, and practicing kindness towards ourselves. I also provide a tangible way to incorporate self-compassion into your daily life, encouraging listeners to acknowledge their struggles and offer themselves kindness through a simple metaphrase practice.Resources Mentioned:Self-Compassion: Explore more about science of self-compassion and its benefits at selfcompassion.org.FLOURISH: A science-backed, interactive program for women who want to be present and resilient mothers, breaking generational patterns while teaching their kids a different way of being.UNTETHERED: An intimate group healing program for women with complex relationships with their mothers, helping them to free themselves from past burdens and create intentional ways of being for themselves and their children.Take Action:Practice Self-compassion - Check out our MOM 101 Series, which includes a compilation of short practices, including one about selves-compassion.Sign up for accompanying resources to our Begin Here series at www.theschoolofmom.com/begin (This includes a selves-compassion practice!)Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes!www.theschoolofmom.comInstagram @the.schoolofmomBook a breakthrough Call

Episode Summary:In this episode, I (Sarah Harmon) discuss how while we want to give ourselves permission to begin again, and again, and again when it comes to making time for ourselves, we do NOT want to begin unhelpful cycles that we may be stuck in. I introduce the metaphor of the garden and how we can use it to understand making long-lasting changes in ourselves and our ways of being/doing. To start or re-start this process, you can begin to get to know the various parts of yourself that live in your mind and body. A great (and fun!) way to do this is by taking our quiz: www.theschoolofmom.com/quizResources Mentioned:Quiz: Discover your dominant inner voice and how it can get in the way of your flourishing as a mom. Visit theschoolofmom.com/quiz to take the quiz.FLOURISH: A science-backed, interactive program for women who want to be present and resilient mothers, focusing on setting intentional boundaries and breaking generational patterns.UNTETHERED: An intimate group healing program for women dealing with complex relationships with their mothers, aimed at freeing themselves from anger and guilt while creating intentional ways of being for themselves and their children.Take Action:Get to know your "selves" by taking the quiz!Sign up for accompanying resources to our Begin Here series at www.theschoolofmom.com/beginEmail [email protected] with any questions or reflections you have!Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes!www.theschoolofmom.comInstagram @the.schoolofmomBook a breakthrough Call

Episode Summary:In this episode of the "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully" podcast, we kick off the Begin Here miniseries by exploring the permission-giving practice of "begin again." I invite you to reflect on the cyclical nature of nature, life, and motherhood and begin to understand how these rhythms can help us navigate the challenges with more ease and less resistance.Resources Mentioned:Begin Here Mini-Series: Sign up for resources at www.theschoolofmom.com/begin for our five-day series aimed at helping listeners understand their cyclical nature and how to make lasting shifts in their lives.Take Action:Reflect on the various seasons you are currently in with your body, relationships and in life in general.Sign up for accompanying resources to our Begin Here series at www.theschoolofmom.com/beginEmail [email protected] with any questions or reflections you have!Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes!www.theschoolofmom.comInstagram @the.schoolofmomBook a breakthrough Call

Episode Recap:In this episode, I (Sarah Harmon) dive into the foundations of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully."Key takeaways:My definition of Mothering Ourselves Mindfully = definition for self-care ie. Regularly tuning into your mind, body and all parts of yourself to acknowledge your present moment experience and needs AND assertively taking care of your needs with mindful discernment, self-compassion & intentional action.The concept of "selves" and developing awareness (ie. selves-awareness) with the multiple parts of us that live inside our nervous system.The 4 key components of mindfulness (curiosity, discernment, acceptance and kindness/self-compassion)Resources Mentioned:The School of MOM: A community and integration-focused school where you learn how to be kinder to yourself, more present and discerning, and to create new, intergenerational patterns for your kids.FLOURISH - a science-backed, interactive, and integration-focused program for women who want to be present and resilient mothers. You’ll learn to set intentional boundaries and become the most present, resilient, and happiest version of yourself while simultaneously breaking generational and societal patterns and teaching your kids that a different way of being and doing is possible. UNTETHERED - an intimate group healing program for women (like me!) with some “gnarly roots and weeds” in our family due to a strained or non-existent relationship with our mother. This small group and individual support program helps mothers free themselves from anger, resentment, and guilt connected to their relationship with their mother and create new, more conscious, and intentional ways of being and doing for themselves and their kids.QUIZ: Discover your dominant internal voice and explore the various parts of yourself that may be influencing your role as a mother at theschoolofmom.com/quiz.Email Sarah: [email protected]: @theschoolofmomTake Action:If you're ready to deepen your journey of Mothering YOURselves Mindfully, I invite you to explore the resources available at The School of MOM and/or reach out to Sarah at: [email protected] you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." I look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes!Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes!www.theschoolofmom.comInstagram @the.schoolofmomBook a breakthrough Call

Episode Summary:In the first episode, I (Sarah Harmon) share my personal and professional journey and the inspiration behind The School of MOM and the podcast "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." I touch on my upbringing, education, and a few pivotal moments that have led to The School of MOM being what it is today. I also share about our signature programs designed to help women and mothers navigate their unique journeys of self-care, mindfulness, and nervous system healing.Resources Mentioned:The School of MOM A community and integration-focused school where you learn how to be kinder to yourself, more present and discerning, and to create new, intergenerational patterns for your kids. FLOURISH - a science-backed, interactive, and integration-focused program for women who want to be present and resilient mothers. You’ll learn to set intentional boundaries and become the most present, resilient, and happiest version of yourself while simultaneously breaking generational and societal patterns and teaching your kids that a different way of being and doing is possible. UNTETHERED - an intimate group healing program for women (like me!) with some “gnarly roots and weeds” in our family due to a strained or non-existent relationship with our mother. This small group and individual support program helps mothers free themselves from anger, resentment, and guilt connected to their relationship with their mother and create new, more conscious, and intentional ways of being and doing for themselves and their kids.Email Sarah: [email protected]: @theschoolofmomTake Action:If you're ready to begin (or re-spark!) your journey of self-discovery and inner work of mindful living and parenting, check out the resources available at The School of MOM. And reach out to Sarah for support or to book a free breakthrough call at [email protected] you for tuning in to the first episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes!Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes!www.theschoolofmom.comInstagram @the.schoolofmomBook a breakthrough Call

Begin Again SeriesThank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes!www.theschoolofmom.comInstagram @the.schoolofmomBook a breakthrough Call