Welcome to The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast! I'm Laura Ollinger, and today, I’m thrilled to welcome Laura Jennings, an expert in mindfulness and well-being, dedicated to helping people live their best lives through the practice of Cultivating "The Pause". Laura is here to share her insights on how incorporating moments of pause into your routine can enhance your overall well-being and bring balance to your life.

In this enlightening episode, Laura explores the transformative power of "The Pause"—not just as a brief break, but as a tool for creating a healthier, more mindful lifestyle. Laura’s journey into mindfulness began with a passion for personal growth and wellness, and she’s made it her mission to help individuals of all ages and backgrounds experience the benefits of intentional pauses in their day.

Laura guides us through practical techniques for cultivating "The Pause," perfect for busy moms looking to integrate mindfulness into their daily routines. She covers everything from simple breathing exercises and mindfulness practices to creating a consistent habit of pausing that fits seamlessly into your schedule. Laura’s advice includes how to start with brief moments of stillness and gradually build a practice that supports your emotional and mental well-being.

For our listeners, Laura also emphasizes that "The Pause" includes making time for yourself, whether it’s for your workout or personal self-care, without interruptions—even from your family. This intentional space becomes sacred, as your loved ones understand that it's your time to recharge, focus, and strengthen your body and mind.

Laura provides valuable tips on how to incorporate "The Pause" into family life, turning it into a calming and grounding activity for everyone. She shares how these mindful moments can help you reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance your overall quality of life.

Laura’s journey is one of dedication and empowerment.

She and her family have embraced "The Pause" as a core component of their lifestyle, finding peace and fulfillment through this practice. Today, Laura offers workshops and guidance, helping others to experience the same benefits and enhance their lives through mindful stillness and reflection.

Key takeaways from this episode include:

The impact of "The Pause" on mental and emotional well-being, and how it supports a balanced lifestyle.

How to integrate mindful pauses into your daily routine and make it a family-friendly activity.

Practical tips for staying consistent with your mindfulness practice, even on busy days, and making it enjoyable.

How "The Pause" can empower you to have uninterrupted time for your workout, allowing you to prioritize your fitness and well-being without guilt.

Building a sustainable wellness routine through "The Pause" and creating lasting habits for long-term mental and physical health.

Join us for this insightful conversation and discover how Laura’s expertise and passion for mindfulness can inspire and guide you toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

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Welcome to The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast! I'm Laura Ollinger, and today, I’m thrilled to welcome Beth Sandlin, a Pilates expert dedicated to helping people live their best lives through Pilates. Beth is here to share her insights on how incorporating Pilates into your routine can enhance your overall well-being and bring balance to your life.

In this enlightening episode, Beth explores the transformative power of Pilates—not just as a workout, but as a tool for creating a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Beth’s journey into Pilates began with a passion for fitness and wellness, and she’s made it her mission to help individuals of all ages and fitness levels experience the benefits of Pilates.

Beth guides us through practical Pilates techniques that are perfect for busy moms looking to integrate effective exercise into their daily routines. She covers everything from foundational exercises and proper form to creating a consistent practice that fits seamlessly into your schedule. Beth’s advice includes how to start with simple, accessible exercises and gradually build a routine that supports your fitness goals and personal needs.

For our listeners, Beth provides valuable tips on how to incorporate Pilates into family life, turning it into a fun and engaging activity for everyone. She shares how Pilates can help you build strength, flexibility, and resilience, all while reducing stress and improving your overall quality of life.

Beth’s journey is one of dedication and empowerment.

She and her family have embraced Pilates as a core component of their lifestyle, finding balance and fulfillment through this practice. Today, Beth offers Pilates classes and workshops, helping others to experience the same benefits and enhance their lives through mindful movement and exercise.

Key takeaways from this episode include:

• The impact of Pilates on physical and mental well-being and how it supports a balanced lifestyle.
• How to integrate Pilates into your daily routine and make it a family-friendly activity.
• Practical tips for staying consistent with your Pilates practice, even on busy days, and making it enjoyable.
• Building a sustainable fitness routine through Pilates and creating lasting habits for long-term health.

Join us for this insightful conversation and discover how Beth’s expertise and passion for Pilates can inspire and guide you toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

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Welcome to The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast! I'm Laura Ollinger, and today, I’m excited to welcome Valerie Recore, a productivity and time management specialist. Valerie is here to share valuable tips on how busy moms can make the most of their time and stay organized.

In this enlightening episode, Valerie explores the essential role of effective time management—not just as a way to get more done, but as a game-changer for creating a balanced, fulfilling life. Valerie’s journey into productivity began with a mission to help busy moms manage their time efficiently and achieve their goals without feeling overwhelmed.

Valerie walks us through practical strategies for planning and prioritizing tasks. She covers everything from setting achievable goals and minimizing distractions to organizing your daily routine for success. Valerie’s advice includes how to create quick and efficient daily schedules—think about using time blocks or setting up routines—that you can implement in just about half an hour. She also emphasizes creating productivity routines that cater to your family’s unique needs and priorities, making time management both effective and stress-free.

She and her family have embraced a lifestyle of intentional planning and efficient time management, particularly with her kids, which has brought them balance and fulfillment. Today, Valerie leads productivity workshops, helping others achieve the same benefits through practical time management and organizational strategies.

Key takeaways from this episode include:

• The impact of effective time management on overall well-being and how organizing your day can support a balanced lifestyle.
• Involving the whole family, especially your kids, in planning daily routines to make it a collaborative, educational experience.
• Practical tips for staying consistent with time management, even on busy days, and making it an enjoyable routine.
• Building a new, organized identity through mindful time use and creating sustainable habits for long-term success.

Join us for this insightful conversation and discover how Valerie’s expertise and passion for productivity can inspire and guide you toward managing your time effectively, especially with your kids, and living a more organized life.

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