The Mothers’ Empowerment Podcast

Tap Into The Great Mother with Liz Kelly (009 REAIR)

Hey Mamas!
Mama, where is your safe space? In week 2 of the Cultivate Village series, Isabelle and Liz chat with you about the different ways we can heal. Yep, there are multiple!

Reinventing The Self with Rose Wippich

Hello, friend, and welcome to this episode of the Mother’s Empowerment podcast all about YOU, and how to live an empowered life. I’m calling this episode Reinventing The Self because life is long and we all have many chances to reinvent how we show up.
I know this to be true from my own life experience. And, from working with women from all over the world for the last 15 years, I know I’m not the only one.
What are the roles you currently play? 
Well, you might start by saying “mom”, right?!! Or maybe “wife.”
 
But remember- you were a YOU first- before any of the other roles.
Here’s why this is important…
Most women create their identities around who they love. So, claiming the role of “ME!” means that you love your SELF.
And I cannot imagine a more empowering mindset than self love.
 
In this episode, Rose and I discuss exactly what that looks like.
 
About Rose
Rose Wippich is a Holy Fire III/Karuna Reiki Master & Teacher, Yoga and Qigong instructor.  She is also the host & creative energy behind the podcast ‘Chat Off The Mat’ (https://www.rosewippich.com/pages/chat-off-the-mat-podcast). 
 
Like many spiritual warriors, she has faced many challenges, including breast cancer, that have made her aware of the importance of self-compassion and self-care.  Qigong, Yoga, and Reiki have helped her work through challenging life and health situations by providing physical and emotional stability and healing and helping her to maintain a positive attitude.  Her introduction to Reiki began over 25 years ago and has been practicing Reiki for 15. She became a Reiki practitioner to help her twin boys navigate their health journey.  She has since become a Reiki Master so that she can help others become practitioners and spread the amazing benefits of Reiki.  
 
CONNECT WITH ROSE:
Rose's Website
Podcast:  https://chatoffthemat.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Rose Wippich
Youtube: Rose Wippich Wellness
Facebook Group: Rose Wippich Wellness
Email: rose@rosewippich.com
Create Space in your life for Grace
In this episode, you’ll hear how Rose discovered Reiki during a difficult period in her life, when she was dealing with health issues and the loss of her mother. She shares how having a powerful vision during a Reiki session gave her hope and guidance, leading her to eventually become a Reiki master and use it to help her twin sons when they were diagnosed with a medical condition.
Don’t be a Victim. Try This Instead:
So here’s the empowering action I’m inviting you to take today ~ make a decision to BE YOU.  And no one, but you, gets to choose who that is.
The truth is, you only have a limited amount of time on this earth. 
And the more authentic you can be, the more likely you’ll be to feel empowered to make “good” choices. 
How many times have we made those todo lists that include 17+ things that all serve others and completely leave ourselves off the list? We end up feeling defeated and wonder how everyone else can do this but we can’t. 
And, you don’t have to do it alone!!! Rose will be our Mentor on August 26th at 10am PST. 
 
Wanna join us?
SIGN UP HERE: isabellebridges.com/mentorconvo-rose
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Empowering Boundaries

Are you tired of saying yes when you really want to say no? Discover the secret to setting and honoring your EMPOWERED boundaries without feeling the need to justify your choices. In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges faced by people pleasers, particularly mothers, as they navigate societal pressures to explain their decisions. Through personal stories, like the struggle of declining social invitations, we highlight why your reasons for setting boundaries are valid and don't require validation. Learn how clear boundaries can help you gain control of your schedule and stop others from dictating your time.
 
In this episode, I cover:
Easy steps to help honor personal boundaries and manage time effectively
How setting clear boundaries can help prevent others from dictating your time
The importance of recognizing that "no" is a complete sentence. 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.

From Harm to Healing with Tracey Yokas

Are you tired of feeling resentful and overwhelmed by motherhood?
Today, I had the absolute pleasure to sit down with best-selling author Tracey Yokas to discuss the importance of knowing who you are, identifying codependency, and dealing with “mental health issues.” Tracey shares her personal journey around mental health and the challenges she had raising a daughter who had many unfixable challenges. We get real and personal as I share my own issues with mental health. This episode is packed with valuable advice for anyone looking to improve their relationship with themselves.
 
About Tracy:
Tracey Yokas creates stuff. When she isn’t writing about mental health and wellness, she can be found playing with paint, glitter, and glue. She shares about her family’s journey with mental illness so others will know they are not alone. She is dedicated to supporting women in the journey towards authenticity, and fulfills her mission by creating safe spaces where art, words, and vulnerability meet in dynamic community. Tracey earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology from California Lutheran University and lives in Newbury Park, CA, with her family. You can find her on Facebook (@traceyyokascreates) and Instagram (@traceyyokas) or on her website, www.traceyyokascreates.com.
 
Please check out her book, BLOODLINES, on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Bloodlines-Memoir-Self-Harm-Healing-Generational/dp/1647423457/
She welcomes you to connect with her directly at: traceyyokas@gmail.com
Please note that if you Subscribe at the link above you’ll receive a free 32 page workbook to help beat the fear, confusion and overwhelm of living with a loved one's diagnosis: link https://traceyyokascreates.com/writing/#subscribe
 
OTHER RESOURCES:
 
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.

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