The Mothers’ Empowerment Podcast

Riteous Anger At Its Finest with Bianca Sprague

Have you ever felt like you’re on the brink of burning up in a fit of rage, only to tamp it all down as a way to survive?
If so, Bianca is your gal! Bianca Sprague is a passionate educator and advocate in the doula community, focusing her expertise on supporting women and queer individuals in the fields of fertility, birth, and postpartum care. As a self- identified 'super lesbian' and a dedicated mother, Bianca brings a unique perspective to her work, emphasizing the importance of balancing professional doula responsibilities with personal life, especially for mothers. She is deeply committed to addressing issues like queer care, combating fatphobia in medicine, and exploring women's rage and its implications.
In this episode of The Mother’s Empowerment Podcast, Bianca explains the difference between rage and anger, describing how rage is a more intense emotion that is often suppressed or misdirected due to societal conditioning. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and expressing rage in healthy ways, rather than turning it inward or lashing out inappropriately. So important for us mamas! I opened up about the challenges I faced, with rage including my experience, in real time, with my teenage daughter and my own struggles with overwhelm and shame. I also share the incredible success I’ve had around expressing my rage in healthy ways, attributing it to being in community where rage is seen as a superpower. Lastly, I get a little vulnerable and share how tapping into the power of a safe community is important for expansive support around complicated emotions. Listen in to discover how you too can navigate your own way through the underworld of rage so you can feel truly empowered.
 
Resources:
Connect with Isabelle Bridges:
Website: IsabelleBridges.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabellebridgesboesch/
Ready to ease your path to empowerment? I’ve created a special membership just for you! Check it out at https://www.isabellebridges.com/the-mothers-empowerment-membership
This community is usually shared only behind closed doors, but now, as a MEP listener,  you can access the membership for free for the first month. Head over to https://www.isabellebridges.com/the-mothers-empowerment-membership to get full access to our upcoming live gathering along with past themes. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your future!!!

The Three Pillars of Village with Jacob Laub

Ever wondered how to truly cultivate village?
In this episode of The Mother’s Empowerment Podcast Jake lays it all out for us with the 3 required pillars: consistency, culture, and proximity. We discuss the importance of maintaining collective lives, what to do if one of the pillars is missing, why challenges that come up aren’t “bad”, and why cultivating joy both together and apart is a huge part of culture. I also emphasize the significance of having storytelling, how I have personally been cultivating village in my own life, and the power of fun in keeping relationships vibrant. Tune in for practical advice, tips, and heartfelt reflections on building a thriving community.
Jake Laub is a Co-Founder of Commune, where he has produced more than 100 online courses spanning a wide array of topics, from physical and mental health to mindful leadership and planetary regeneration. He is also a member of Rooted Northwest, helping build a 40-home cohousing village on 240 acres of regenerative farmland. Learn more at rootednw.org
 
Resources:
https://www.rootednw.org/ and https://onecommune.com/
OTHER RESOURCES:
      MES Membership- https://www.isabellebridges.com/the-mothers-empowerment-membership
      Sign up for a dream Catcher Call- https://isabellebridges.as.me/VividDream
If you want to ease your path to feeling truly empowered, I would love to be part of your journey.

The Moon is My Calendar With April McMurtry (007 REAIR)

Learn more about April and The Moon is My Calendar here:
https://themoonismycalendar.com
You can also follow April on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/themoonismycalendar/
I've been using this calendar system for the last lunar cycle, and am greatly appreciating the insights I've learned from using it. To purchase your own calendar, go to https://themoonismycalendar.com/new-products
Here are a couple of other resources/ideas we discussed on this episode:
Here's a wonderful blog post by April about understanding your moon phase and what it means: https://themoonismycalendar.com/articles/personalizing-the-moon-for-creative-growth-and-self-awareness
And here's a quick and easy link to calculate your moon sign, as well as the moon phase you were born under: https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/which-moon-phase-was-i-born-under-calculator

Become a Village Tender With Kerry Ingram (006 REAIR)

Hey mamas!
In this week's episode we start our series on Cultivating Village. Kerry opens up about what village means to her. To join in on Kerry and my conversation on the 28th, head on over to https://app.ruzuku.com/courses/63107/about
As modern-day women, it can be common to feel disconnected: from ourselves and our community. This feeling of disconnect can make it even more difficult to see through the heavy, winter seasons of life to the light on the other side. On today’s episode of the Mother's Empowerment Podcast, Isabelle sits down with Kerry Ingram, founder of Village Tenders, to discuss how to not feel so alone as moms and how we can be the village that many of us long for. If you have been feeling alone, feeling the pull to reroot into your sense of self, or wanting to reconnect with a sense of community, you’ll want to listen in! Sign up to be a Village Tender at https://village-tenders.teachable.com/a/aff_gddzmz9d/external?affcode=1525089_xdctmgyn
Social IG: @villagetenders
FB: Community Supported Postpartum
WEB: https://communitysupportedpostpartum.com/facilitatorcourse-1#facilitatorcourse-1

Four Ways To Be A Really Bad Listener

In this special episode of The Mother's Empowerment Podcast, join me for a rare solo episode, as I share 4 ways to be a BAD listener. I reflect on ways I have been a bad listener and what I learned from those experiences.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of open communication, love through listening, and the powerful lessons I’ve learned along the way.
Resources:
MES Membership- https://www.isabellebridges.com/the-mothers-empowerment-membership
Sign up for a dream Catcher Call: https://isabellebridges.as.me/VividDream If you want to ease your path to feeling truly empowered, I would love to be part of your journey.

Fall More In Love with Money, Your Partner and Your Life (016 REAIR)

Katherine is a money mentor, accountant, and team leader at the Bookkeeping Artist (BKA). Her Money Storytelling framework helps you bridge the gap between getting great financial advice and actually using it to support your business. This was such an inspiring conversation.
If you believe creative fulfillment is important, but so is financial stability- this is the episode for you!!!
My mission with this podcast is to guide and inspire you on your empowerment journey, and Katherine is one empowered mama!!! To learn more about here check out https://katherinepomerantz.com

Refuel Your Energy Through Tapping (018 REAIR)

In this episode of The Mother's Empowerment Podcast you can experience the emotional benefits of Tapping as Leah Recor leads you through a tapping experience inviting you to release anxiety and overwhelm.
With certifications as a practitioner of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Neurolinguistic Programming, Leah knows how to use psychology as her go-to for life and business success. Not only has applying neurology to her business models expedited her success in building her own brands, but it converted networks into authentic connections, fast-tracked strategy for increasing product sales and client conversion, and created lasting employee satisfaction. Please enjoy Leah's workshop at https://youtu.be/I8QgyIWwTYU You can also find her at her Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/leah.louiserecor?mibextid=LQQJ4d and on instagram at www.instagram.com/theabundantparent

Bridging the Chasm: How Middle-Aged Women Can Take Back Their Power and Create A Healing Axis

Want to master the art of communicating with your doctor? Then keep reading.
In today's episode, we have the incredible Marny Culpepper, an acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner. Marny outlines statistics showing disparities in healthcare outcomes for women, particularly in emergency settings. She discusses how women's health concerns are often overlooked or minimized, and the need for women to be proactive advocates for their own care.
We then dive into specific tips for how women can prepare for medical appointments, such as tracking symptoms and data, bringing research/studies to share, using "I feel" statements, and focusing on regulating one's own nervous system response. She emphasizes the importance of building a support network of allies.
Plus, Marny’s gonna be joining us for our next Mentor Conversation. She certainly has me wanting more.
Grab your notebook (because you’ll be wanting to make some changes in your life after the episode) and get ready to be inspired by the incredible Marny Culpepper.
Connect with Marny Culpepper, L.Ac:
https://marny-culpepper.ck.page/ebf2bfa7c3
Instagram- @mommamarny
FB- https://www.facebook.com/marnyculpepper
You can book a 1:1 consultation with Marny here: https://calendly.com/mcacu/30min to get more support during doctor’s visits (you’ll go over the research that your doctor may or may not know and how you can ask for what you need)
And the Neurofit app for nervous system regulation (20% off with affiliate link): https://neurofit.app/app-checkout?c=MARNY20.
OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED:
https://www.kasiaurbaniak.com/unbound-book
https://floliving.com/flo-woman-code
https://www.womanlog.com
https://floliving.com/?utm_campaign=20866566427&utm_source=g&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=&utm_term=flo&seg_aprod=&ad_id=684555884350&gad_source=1
🌟 Join the Mentor Conversation! 💌 https://www.isabellebridges.com/mentorconvo-marnyculpepper🌟
Hey there! Did you know it's been scientifically proven that humans have a biomagnetic pole that extends from their chest up to five feet that can be measured?  Are you aware that the heart sends more electrical impulses to the brain than the brain does to the rest of the body?   We are living, breathing energy bodies that exist in energy dynamics whether we choose to acknowledge them or not.  Power dynamics are deeply patterned, energetic experiences inside and outside of our body.  This conversation will dive into how we engage in certain dynamics, whether it's with a colleague, partner, or a healthcare system that was not designed to heal.  We'll also practice simple ways to repattern our experience as women, mothers, and humans who value healing as one of the most, if not the most, valuable, transfers of energy.
Date: June 17th
Time: 10am PST
Duration: 1 hour
Limited spots available! Reserve your place today.💌 https://www.isabellebridges.com/mentorconvo-marnyculpepper🌟
🌐 Location 🌐
This mentor conversation will take place virtually. Join from the comfort of your home, office, or anywhere you choose!
Don't miss this opportunity to revitalize your approach to wealth and time. Sign up today and embark on a journey of growth, healing, and empowerment!

Sacred Communication with Shauna Lay (022 REAIR)

Sacred communication in our partnerships helps us build understanding and closeness, and it is often the first step towards a deep intimate connection.
For many humans though, communication often seems to be a challenge and the reason why we feel disconnected and annoyed with each other.
In this episode, Shauna and I are going to share 3 specific tips on…
💫 how to break unhealthy patterns and communication habits
💫 how to create a safe space for open communication and vulnerability to take place
💫 how to make your partner feel really seen and heard
💫 how to improve the chances of your own needs and wishes being met
If you want to dig deeper into the topic of communication, I invite you to check out Shauna's website: ShaunaLay.com. You can also tune into the replay of a workshop Shauna and I just did at https://www.isabellebridges.com/mentorconvo...
And if you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the Mother's Empowerment podcast and leave us a review on iTunes.
Thank you so much.
Love, Isabelle

Embrace Your Inner Diva with Peta Bastian (019 REAIR)

In this episode you will LEARN HOW YOU CAN EMBODY & AMPLIFYYOUR ENERGETIC SIGNATURE. 
I’m so excited to introduce to you my mentor and dear friend, Peta Bastian. Learn more about her at thedivarevolution.com