Folgen

  • 174. Mindfulness Practices Overwhelmed Moms Can Use in Minutes

    174. Mindfulness Practices Overwhelmed Moms Can Use in Minutes
    Jan 22 2026
    Have you ever looked up from your day and realized you've been moving on autopilot, rushing from one demand to the next without fully landing anywhere? In this mini jolt episode of Electric Ideas, Whitney offers a grounded, thoughtful conversation for mothers who want to feel more present and more connected in the middle of real life. Whitney explores why modern motherhood can feel so fragmented, from constant digital interruption to the unrelenting mental and emotional load many women carry. She reflects on how chronic overstimulation pulls us into urgency and reactivity, even when our deepest intention is to show up with care, steadiness, and joy. She then shares simple mindfulness tools that can be used in minutes and woven into everyday moments. These include brief check-ins with the body and breath, gentle awareness practices, and walking with intention, all designed to support presence without adding another task to your day. This episode is an invitation to relate to motherhood with more awareness and self-trust, to slow down without falling behind, and to bring more choice into how you move through your days. If you are craving a steadier inner pace and a more connected way of living, this mini jolt meets you right where you are. Here's what you can look forward to in this episode: Why many moms crave presence but feel constantly pulled, distracted, and fragmented How mindfulness can help moms reconnect without adding another thing to the to-do list The distinction between meditation and mindfulness and why both matter Why mindfulness isn't about fixing yourself, but about noticing without judgment Two accessible mindfulness practices moms can use immediately: Reflection question to ponder:  Where in my days can I build in intentional pauses? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    17 Min.
  • 173. Why Motherhood Feels So Triggering and What Your Inner Child Has to Do With It with Lavinia Brown

    173. Why Motherhood Feels So Triggering and What Your Inner Child Has to Do With It with Lavinia Brown
    Jan 15 2026
    Register today for The FREE Busy Working Mom's Blueprint Summit** - January 19th-26th** Some of the hardest moments in motherhood aren't about our children at all. They're about parts of us that never felt fully safe, seen, or supported, and get awakened by the intensity of caregiving. In this episode of Electric Ideas, Whitney sits down with inner child healing expert Lavinia Brown to explore why motherhood can stir up so much guilt, overwhelm, and reactivity, and why those responses often have roots far deeper than the present moment. What looks like irritation over a spilled drink or a standoff about screen time may actually reflect an old emotional pattern surfacing in a nervous system that's already stretched thin. Together, Whitney and Lavinia examine how unhealed parts of ourselves can quietly shape our parenting, why adding more strategies without tending to our inner world often keeps us stuck in the same cycles, and what it means to meet ourselves with compassion instead of defaulting to self-criticism. They unpack how many of the behaviors that drain mothers today were once effective survival strategies in childhood, and how becoming a parent can reactivate them if we're not aware. Lavinia explains why you don't need a single, obvious trauma for inner child work to matter, how triggers often signal unmet needs or unprocessed experiences, and why moments of rupture with our children don't define us. What matters most is repair: honest, regulated repair that teaches children big feelings don't break relationships and that connection can be restored. The conversation also names the double standard many mothers carry around anger and emotional expression, explores why pushback from children isn't inherently a problem to fix, and offers grounded guidance for caring for yourself after a moment you wish had gone differently. It's a conversation about breaking cycles, nervous system awareness, and reclaiming motherhood as a space for growth rather than constant self-judgment. Press play if you're ready to stop blaming yourself for the hard moments and start understanding what they're really pointing to. In this episode, we explore: How inner child work shapes the way we show up as mothers Why you don't need a capital T trauma for this work to be meaningful Seeing our reactions as information rather than personal failure What to do after you react in a way you regret How to have a repair conversation that builds trust instead of shame The double standard around anger for moms versus dads Why pushback and defiance from kids can actually be healthy Reflection question to ponder: How old is the part of me that's feeling this way? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast Connect with Lavinia: Instagram | Website | Facebook | Podcast: Becoming Untriggered
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    45 Min.
  • 172. Work-Life Balance for Working Moms Seeking More Ease with Rebecca Olson

    172. Work-Life Balance for Working Moms Seeking More Ease with Rebecca Olson
    Jan 8 2026
    Register today for The FREE Busy Working Mom's Blueprint Summit - January 19th-26th Returning to work after having kids is a huge transition, one that can be much harder than one may think. In this episode, Whitney connects with Rebecca Olson, a coach for working moms, to talk about the emotional toll so many women experience when returning to work after motherhood. What once felt meaningful can suddenly feel misaligned, and that identity shift can leave even the most driven women questioning themselves. Rebecca shares her own experience navigating this season and what she's learned from supporting countless working moms through the same transition. Together, they unpack what Rebecca calls the "motherhood identity crisis" and the failure stories so many women silently carry. The belief that you are falling short at work and at home, that balance is impossible, or that you are somehow doing it wrong. Rebecca explains why these thoughts are so common, how cultural expectations reinforce them, and how to start loosening their grip. This conversation helps normalize the struggle while also offering a way forward that is rooted in clarity, self-trust, and redefining success on your own terms. Rebecca also shares practical tools to help moms reclaim their time and energy, including how to set real boundaries around work and home, and her simple daily kickstart mindset practice. If you are navigating the return to work and craving more confidence, clarity, and ease, this episode will help you feel less alone and more grounded. Tune in and listen now. Here's what you can look forward to in this episode: Navigating being a new mom and going back to work The common "failure story" women tell themselves and how our brains focus on perceived shortcomings How to recognize and reframe the belief that work and family are in conflict Strategies for feeling empowered at work without immediately changing jobs How Rebecca's definition of success has shifted Advice on drawing clear boundaries around work hours and real-life examples A daily morning mindset practice to cultivate empowering beliefs and set the tone for the day Reflection question to ponder: How do I know I'm already good enough? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast Connect with Rebecca: Instagram | Website | Podcast | The Daily Kickstart Freebie
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    41 Min.
  • [REPLAY] The Connection Between Stress, Hormones, and Weight Gain Explained with Danielle Pashko

    [REPLAY] The Connection Between Stress, Hormones, and Weight Gain Explained with Danielle Pashko
    Jan 1 2026

    Are you longing to feel physically lighter while staying true to a wellness journey that's about more than just weight loss? In this episode, functional nutritionist and chronic illness coach Danielle Pashko reveals the impact of stress on women's health and weight gain.

    During the conversation, Danielle explores how intense workouts and elevated stress levels can negatively affect hormonal balance and women's ability to release weight. She emphasizes the importance of nourishing habits like a proper diet, sleep, hydration and stress management.

    Danielle shares how embracing softer, ancient practices like Tai Chi and Qigong can better your overall emotional, mental and physical wellness.

    Here's what you can look forward to in today's episode:

    • The risk of following every wellness trend

    • The importance of self-love and self-respect

    • How stress can impact weight loss

    • Lessons about true health and happiness

    • Embracing softer wellness practices

    • The power of Tai Chi and Kung Fu

    Reflection question to ponder: Who do you want to be in 2025?

    Join Back to Bright, a 1:1 personalized, four-week coaching experience where I'll guide you in creating sustainable rhythms of rest, joy, and self-connection.

    Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session

    Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast

    Connect with Danielle: Instagram | Website
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    34 Min.
  • [REPLAY] Managing the Mental Load of Motherhood with Amelia Pleasant Kennedy

    [REPLAY] Managing the Mental Load of Motherhood with Amelia Pleasant Kennedy
    Dec 25 2025

    Feeling overwhelmed by the juggling act of keeping all the trains running as a mom? You're not alone. But guess what? There's a way to lighten that mental load.

    Today on the podcast, Whitney connects with Amelia Pleasant Kennedy, a certified life coach, Fair Play facilitator, professional organizer, and the brains behind A Pleasant Solution. She's all about helping busy women reclaim control over their chaotic lives.

    During their conversation, Whitney and Amelia discuss the mental load women often bear in managing their families and households, and the transformative power of decluttering both their physical and mental space. They cover a clutter-free mindset, which involves being intentional about how one's day is spent and making conscious choices about prioritizing tasks.

    Amelia also explains what the Fair Play Method is and how to use it to distribute responsibilities and have open conversations about household tasks. It's a powerful system that helps moms prioritize self-care and set boundaries.

    By addressing this invisible load many of us hold and engaging in Fair Play at home, we can create a more balanced and fulfilling life that supports us and ripples out to those we love.

    Here's what to look forward to in today's episode:

    • What it means to cultivate a clutter-free mindset
    • Understanding the invisible load of mental labor
    • The Fair Play Method: delegation vs. ownership
    • Examples of Fair Play in the home and how to implement it
    • The importance of women prioritizing themselves

    Reflection question to ponder: What do I want?

    Join Back to Bright, a 1:1 personalized, four-week coaching experience where I'll guide you in creating sustainable rhythms of rest, joy, and self-connection.

    Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session

    Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast

    Connect with Amelia: Instagram | Website | Podcast: A Pleasant Solution: Embracing an Organized Life
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    40 Min.
  • [REPLAY] Strengthening the Connection to Your Intuition for a More Fulfilling Life

    [REPLAY] Strengthening the Connection to Your Intuition for a More Fulfilling Life
    Dec 18 2025

    Our intuition is that inner knowing of what is true. In fact, it can almost be seen as a personal GPS that guides us and speaks our truth from the inside out. When we regularly practice connecting with and trusting this inner guidance system, it becomes much easier to make choices that support our highest good. And while our inner impulses and natural instincts are always there, there can be challenges that can obscure our intuition.

    ‌

    During this episode, Whitney offers practical strategies to forge a deeper connection with our inner guidance system through practice and intention. She emphasizes the importance for women to trust their inner wisdom despite society telling us to seek external validation.

    ‌

    Whitney also encourages women to create a space for introspection by asking themselves what they truly desire. Lastly, she discusses the difference between the voice of the ego and the voice of the intuition, explaining the kindness of the intuition while the ego can have some limiting thoughts.

    ‌

    This episode is sure to give you some simple and tangible practices to foster a stronger bond with your intuition.

    ‌

    Here's what to look forward to in today's episode:

    • Understanding what your intuition is
    • Asking ourselves questions to nurture the connection with your intuition
    • Finding space to listen to your intuition
    • Fun and tangible practices to connect with your intuition
    • Intuition vs. ego
    • A bonus opportunity to practice connection with your intuition

    ‌

    Reflection question to ponder: How can you practice tuning into your intuition while the stakes are low?

    Join Back to Bright, a 1:1 personalized, four-week coaching experience where I'll guide you in creating sustainable rhythms of rest, joy, and self-connection.

    Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session

    Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    24 Min.
  • 171. End the Year Soft Instead of Strong: What Moms Actually Need Right Now

    171. End the Year Soft Instead of Strong: What Moms Actually Need Right Now
    Dec 11 2025

    Are you feeling the weight of December in your bones, like you're supposed to make everything magical while barely keeping up yourself? This time of year can feel overwhelming, and many of us slip into the belief that we have to end the year strong. But what if you shifted the narrative and chose to end the year soft instead?

    In this mini jolt, Whitney opens up about a pattern she's noticed in herself: how stress tends to amplify old, self-sabotaging tendencies. She shares a practical way to interrupt those patterns and bring awareness to the moments when overwhelm starts to spiral. Then she dives into the mindset shift that's changed everything for her: ending the year soft rather than strong. Whitney talks about the kinder, more intentional choices she's been making for herself and her family this holiday season, and how you can, too.

    If you've been feeling stretched thin or overcommitted, this episode will feel like an invitation to pause, breathe, and recalibrate. Tune in now and give yourself the soft landing you deserve this season.

    Here's what you can look forward to in this episode:

    • How to recognize and interrupt self-destructive patterns

    • Practical steps to manage overwhelm

    • Shifting your mindset - ending the year soft instead of strong

    • Examples of how to end the year soft

    Reflection question to ponder: How can I end the year soft instead of strong?

    Join Back to Bright, a 1:1 personalized, four-week coaching experience where I'll guide you in creating sustainable rhythms of rest, joy, and self-connection.

    Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session

    Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    28 Min.
  • 170. Choosing Joy in Motherhood Without the Guilt with Heather Chauvin

    170. Choosing Joy in Motherhood Without the Guilt with Heather Chauvin
    Dec 4 2025
    Have you ever noticed how easily motherhood can slide into a rhythm powered by guilt instead of joy? Many moms spend their days giving endlessly, rarely pausing to ask for what they need. In this episode, Whitney sits down with Heather Chauvin, author of Dying to Be a Good Mother, for a conversation about rewriting the rules of what it means to be a good mom. Chauvin shares how a stage-four cancer diagnosis forced her to listen to her own inner voice, a decisive moment that shifted everything. She explains why honoring personal needs isn't selfish, it's connective, and how it can deepen relationships with our children, work, and ourselves. Chauvin also introduces the way she structures her days through her Energetic Time Management method, a system that helps moms build their schedules around the feelings they want to cultivate, not the obligations they're trying to survive. She breaks down how energy, not hours, should lead the calendar, and walks through her signature tool: Energetic Time Management, a practical framework for planning life in alignment, reducing mental load, and reclaiming self-connection without sacrificing impact. Tune in now to learn how to bring more joy into motherhood without apology. For many women, this approach marks the turning point between burnout and brightness, proving that a well-resourced woman contributes differently, loves differently, and leads differently. Here's what you can look forward to in this episode: The pressure and unrealistic expectations of mothers to self-sacrifice Considering your needs as an act of rebellion Removing guilt and pressure and feeling more alive Energetic Time Management - Figure out how you want to feel and allocate that time to how you want to feel Seeing challenges in parenting as an opportunity for growth and a deeper connection Reflection question to ponder: How would you parent or live if you didn't care what other people thought? Join Back to Bright, a 1:1 personalized, four-week coaching experience where I'll guide you in creating sustainable rhythms of rest, joy, and self-connection. Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast Connect with Heather: Instagram | Website | Book: Dying to Be a Good Mother | Podcast: Emotionally Uncomfortable
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    43 Min.