Motivating Mom With Lisa Druxman

We all know that sugar isn’t good for us, but how often do you consider your blood sugar level? This isn’t just for diabetics. Today we are going to talk to internationally renowned nutrition and fitness expert Dan Miller. His nutrition programs, based on blood-sugar stabilization and macro-nutrient balance, are designed to permanently end dieting.

Why do you listen to the Motivating Mom podcast? What type of episodes interest you the most? How can we continue to empower you in motherhood? We're feeling a moment of change and we need your feedback. 

Have you failed at habit change in the past? Maybe it’s because you have tried a "one size fits all" solution. But everyone has different personalities so that doesn't really work. Today we'll talk about new ways to create habits that will transform your life once and for all.

Have you ever felt judged as a mom? For breastfeeding or not breastfeeding? For sleep sharing or not? For your parenting style? Parenting is tough and there’s not one way to do it. Let’s talk today about ending judging between moms.

Do you want your baby to have a lifetime of healthy eating? It may start with their very first foods. Join us today to find out how to help your kids develop a lifetime of healthy eating habits.

Do you get lost in the confusion of nutrition science? Gluten free, paleo, vegan, do you really need to have a name for your diet? Forget food labels or diet types. Let’s end the confusion and make nutrition super simple.

Do you "try" to do something, or do you just "do" it? If we add the word "try", we may be setting ourselves up for failure. Do you "try" to teach your baby to walk? No, you teach your baby to walk. Do you "try" to potty-train? So, let's sop trying and start doing!  

Is your family caught up in a cycle of mindless eating? Eating while watching TV, looking at iPhone or while on the run? Join us today to find out how mindful eating may be a gift for your family. 

Do you journal? It's easy to "write" it off when you have a busy lifestyle without much free time. After all, who really wants a record of all the crazy thoughts that race through their mind each day? So, what is the point of journaling and how can it benefit you and your family?  

What would it mean to you to live wide awake through each day? How do you tune into your heart and energy as opposed to barely getting through each 24 hours? How nice would it be to add more creativity, inspiration and humor to your day? Today we're learning to live through our six senses.

You've heard the expression "you are what you eat", right? Does that mean your kids mac and cheese, burgers and chicken nuggets? Do you battle with picky eaters who taste buds are constantly changing. Or perhaps your kiddos refuse to eat anything green. Today we're talking about feeding your kids from pregnancy (yours of course) to puberty.

If it weren’t for sleep deprivation, I think I would have kept having kids.  You can’t put a price on the value of sleep. If you are at a stage for needing to get your babies or kids to sleep, then this is the episode for you. We are going to talk about healthy sleep for the whole family.

 Have you felt alone as a mom? Have questions about parenting, sleep issues, your marriage? Do you wonder if you are doing it right? We all do. That’s why we all need a village at every stage of motherhood. In this episode, Lisa shares why she created her own village with Stroller Strides and you'll hear from a mompreneur who started her own app just to help moms connect. 

No matter the time of year, nature is the ultimate giver of energy. Kids today spend so much time in class, in front of the tv and their devices that they are missing this gift. Are you cooped up inside every day? Find out why you need to get outside every day to recharge and refresh your life. 

Let’s talk about happiness. True happiness. Not the fake stuff you see on Facebook and Pinterest. So often, how we feel as a mom is a bit different than what we envisioned. I believe that a happy mom equals a happy family, so today we're giving you 10 practical tips to help you become a happier, healthier mom!

Are you feeling blah? Tired? Is your definition of health just not being sick?  It’s not. You can feel amazing. You can feel full of energy. You can thrive. Today you’ll meet a woman who overcame the odds and went from deathly ill to being healthy and full of life. And it can happen for you too.

We want only the very best for our babies- and that includes using natural products free of harsh chemicals. But, how do you find these products and how do you know what brands you can trust? 

Do you think you are eating healthy? It's not enough to just pop a multi vitamin. Many are filled with artificial preservatives, coloring and are toxic in their own right. How can eating vitamins that are from whole foods, non-GMO and organic help you achieve new levels of health? 

Nature is a wonderful teacher about life. Leaves are falling and much of nature is going dormant. Come Springtime, we will see new life again. How naturally are you living your life?  To truly thrive, you need to be deliberate about what you nurture and what you cut back. Have a vision of what you want your life to look like so that you can prune with purpose.  

Are you a super mom? While you need work hard and persevere to get the job down, that doesn't mean you have to do it all yourself. Sometimes delegating the work to the right people is exactly what's need to get the job done! Today, Lisa shares some of things she's outsourced to be a more productive at her job and more successful in her life.