Neuroscientist and mom of three Dr. Cindy Hovington, founder of Curious Neuron, joins Helene to unpack how your nervous system influences your energy, patience and relationships as a mom. Learn evidence-based tools to manage stress, understand your emotional triggers and become the regulated leader your family needs.

We cover:

• -Understanding your unique nervous system + emotional patterns

• -Setting boundaries that protect your well-being

• -The biggest dysregulators for moms—like lack of sleep and sensory overload + realistic tips to try

• -Why your children co-regulate with you and what research says about helping them learn to manage emotions

• -How to repair after yelling and prevent burnout through nutrition, movement, and rest

• -The four domains of emotional intelligence (and why self-awareness comes first)

• -Dr. Cindy’s real-world strategies for self-care while homeschooling and running a business

• This conversation is packed with relatable insights and neuroscience-backed strategies to help you move from overwhelm to calm, reconnect with your body and model emotional resilience for your family.

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Are you overwhelmed with nutrition and fitness advice and lost with how to make it work for busy mom life? MBM host and Integrative Nutrition and Fitness Coach Helene Kusman walks you through designing a realistic and sustainable nutrition and fitness plan that works with your life, not against it.

You’ll learn how to:

-Prioritize nutrition essentials like protein, blood sugar balance, fiber and micronutrients

-Build energizing, nourishing meals that fuel your body (plus how to make them work for the whole family)

-Create a personalized workout plan you actually enjoy and follow through with

-Discover the secret to routines that last so you finally see the results you desire and deserve

Helene also shares insights from her own health journey, including what she learned from wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and her game changing mindset shift around family meals.

If you’re ready for more support, Helene’s new 12-Week Transformation Health Coaching Program is designed to help moms build strength, energy and confidence with personalized nutrition and fitness for busy lives. Learn more and book a free 15 minute call with Helene here.

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Dr. Chauweda Smith, a licensed mental health therapist, certified personal trainer and owner of Total Life Counseling—to explore the mindset, boundaries and systems busy moms need to make health and fitness a sustainable, enjoyable part of life.

We discuss:

-The connection between mindset, confidence and fitness

• -Common obstacles to new fitness routines for moms

• -How to handle pushback from family and friends around your health goals

• -How to set boundaries with yourself and others without guilt

  -Shifting your mindset from punishment to enjoyment with fitness

• -Tips for staying organized with routines for you and your kids so workouts actually happen

• This episode is packed with realistic ideas for overcoming challenges to sustainable fitness and nutrition for busy moms!

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