This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Steph Chen, the founder of Anyday, the first and only cookware brand intentionally designed for microwave cooking. Steph’s knowledge and cooking hacks to save you time in the kitchen without sacrificing flavor and nutrients led her to develop a microwaving cooking brand that simplifies the cooking process while still producing delicious, healthy meals for yourself and your family as a busy working mom.

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

• Cooking hacks to cut your cooking and cleaning time in the kitchen
• Debunking microwave cooking myths
• Simple recipes you can easily cook in the microwave to deliver dinner to your family tonight!

Here's where you can find follow Anyday and purchase their amazing microwave cookware:

anyday.pxf.io/k0Ljx0

https://www.facebook.com/cookanyday

https://x.com/cookanyday

https://www.instagram.com/cookanyday/

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This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Elisabeth Sharp McKetta, award-winning writer and writing teacher and a mother of two. Elisabeth is a creative author who has written several books and poetry and continues to flex her creative muscles each and every day, even being a busy working mom to two kids.

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

• How to prioritize creativity when you’re a busy AF working mama
• What dreaming looks like in motherhood and why you shouldn’t abandon it
• Why are all the fairytale mothers dead? Yes, we dove into this too!

Here's where you can find out more about Elisabeth and purchase her book Edit Your Life:

https://elisabethsharpmcketta.com/

https://www.instagram.com/elisabethsharpmcketta/

Edit Your Life: A Handbook for Living with Intention in a Messy World by Elisabeth Sharp McKetta https://amzn.to/3zxciL4

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The back to school season is here, working mama! And I know you’re feeling it!

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m talking about how our routines have had to adjust with back to school season upon us. Listen to hear seven tips I’m sharing about what’s working in our house this year during back to school season so you can hopefully feel less overwhelmed and more empowered to thrive as a working mom during this back to school time of year.

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

• Morning and evening routines, why you need them and how mine have changed during this back to school season
• Snacks. Period. Seriously, listen to hear my tips on this
• Checking in with yourself and your expectations during this change in season and responsibilities as a mom

Links mentioned in today’s episode:

Mama Work It podcast episode 104 : Evening Routines https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/working-mom-evening-routines/id1549805160?i=1000626916510

Mama Work It podcast episode 16 : Morning Routines https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/morning-routine-tips-ftw/id1549805160?i=1000520295476

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Feeling like you never get a break, mama?

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m talking breaks - from work breaks to social media breaks to podcast breaks to fill in the blank breaks. Listen to find out all the tips about the incredible concept of breaks and how to benefit from it, especially in your busy working mom life.

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

• How breaks can be beneficial, even when you love what you do
• Why prioritizing breaks are so important for your mental health
• Practical ways to actually give yourself the break you need

Links mentioned in today’s episode:

Subscribe to newsletter: About (mamaworkit.com)

Email: hello@mamaworkit.com

Book a free breakthrough call: https://calendly.com/mamaworkit/30-minute-breakthrough-call-with-marisa-lonic

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The (working mom) struggle is real!

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m talking all things working mom struggles, but I’m not stopping there. We’ll dive deep into the top five working mom struggles I’ve personally experienced, along with hundreds of working mom clients and friends. Then, I’ll share ways to thrive, not just survive working motherhood no matter what struggle you’re facing.

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

• The power of a simple mindset shift and how it can help with your time management
• Why a “hot mess express list” is the key to feeling less overwhelmed
• What new habits can help you feel less exhausted as a working mom

Links mentioned in today’s episode:

Desiree Wolfe episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1624639/episodes/8324614-boundaries-with-desiree-wolfe

Time MOMagement book: https://www.mamaworkit.com/timemomagementbook

Website: https://www.mamaworkit.com/

Book a breakthrough call: https://calendly.com/mamaworkit/30-minute-breakthrough-call-with-marisa-lonic

Instagram: www.instagram.com/letmamaworkit

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This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Sadie Lincoln, co-founder and CEO of barre3. Sadie talks about how lonely motherhood can be, the power of body wisdom, and the lifesaving community she has created at barre3 studios for moms.

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

• Challenges you don’t expect to face when you become a mom
• What barre3 is all about and how it’s helping moms all around the U.S.
• How loneliness can affect us in motherhood and how to find community during a lonely time

Here's where you can find out more about Sadie and get a special offer for 3 months of barre3 online: www.barre3.com

Website for franchise: www.barre3franchise.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/barre3/?hl=en

Instagram Sadie: www.instagram.com/sadielincoln/

Special promo for listeners: 3 months of barre3 online for $45 redeemable at barre3.com/redeem.

Use promo code: MAMAWORK45

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This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Susanna Peace Lovell, author, speaker, disability rights advocate, and certified professional life coach. Susanna shares her experience and perspective on postpartum anxiety and depression and raising a special needs daughter with ASD (autism spectrum disorder), ADHD, anxiety, and severe food allergies.

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

• Challenges with postpartum anxiety and depression and how to get the help you need
• Susanna’s lessons in being a special needs parent
• The power of a support system as a parent and why sharing your story with others can help you and them

Here's where you can find out more about Susanna after the show and purchase her book:

Website: www.susannapeacelovell.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mamapeace/

Her book: Amazon.com: Your True Self Is Enough: Lessons Learned on My Journey Parenting a Child with Autism: 9798989446704: Lovell, Susanna Peace: Bücher

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Need time and space for relaxation in your busy mom life, but can’t seem to make it happen? Listen to today’s episode, mama!

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m talking about meditation and how to make it work for you, even in your busy working mom life. Tune in to hear all about the benefits of meditation for you as a mom, but also for your kids. And, get a taste of how I lead guided meditations right here on the show!

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

• What meditation is and how it works
• The most outstanding benefits of meditation for moms especially
• A little taste of a guided meditation led by Marisa

Debrief questions/journal prompts for you to process today’s guided meditation:

• Describe your light. How did it feel when your light was surrounding you?
• What was the first thing that popped into your mind when you were prompted to think of something you were grateful for? Was it surprising to you? Reflect on anything additional regarding this.
• What was your biggest takeaway from this guided meditation?
• Gratitude is the root of abundance. List 10 additional things you feel grateful for.

Links mentioned in today’s episode:

Manifesting Meditation: www.mamaworkit.com/morning-manifestating-meditation

Medito app https://meditofoundation.org/medito-app

The Mindful Movement YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMindfulMovement

MK Magic Mindset YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MKmagicmindset

Free Breakthrough call: https://calendly.com/mamaworkit/30-minute-breakthrough-call-with-marisa-lonic

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