Category Archives: FEELING GREAT – physically and emotionally

How to be a Mama, a Business Owner and Stay Motivated

by Guest Blogger, Nichi Hirsh Kuechle of My Healthy Beginning A friend and colleague called me this week sounding a bit like she was between a rock and, well, another rock. She was asking me about motivation, specifically how I stay motivated and pull off being a mom and a wife – basically she wanted to know how…

Audaciously nourish yourself

Pregnancy is a great excuse to finally take good care of yourself! For some of us, and in this day and age where we women wear many hats, this is long overdue. Pregnancy is an excellent opportunity to consider not only the traditional ways to nourish yourself – get rest, be active, eat well –…

Be A Resource

Be a resource. Sometimes we hesitate. Sometimes we question, “Who am I to say?” or “What do I really know?” I’m encouraging us all to set those doubts aside. You have valuable contributions. You really do. That’s why the idea of offering something came to mind. As long as you’re willing to have the other…

It doesn’t have to go the way you’re assuming – and dreading – it’ll go

It’s well-known that there are physical ailments that are considered “common” during pregnancy. Morning sickness, fatigue, swollen ankles, back pain, and shortness of breath, to name a few. While many pregnant women experience these, I want to share the idea that you don’t have to get these ailments. You don’t need to expect to experience…

Clear Up Your Space & Energy

Lately… I’ve been on the move. I’ve been taking it one day at a time, wishing I had more time, throwing down project folders at the end of the day and picking up the ones for the next, shoving clothes into my drawers and not taking the time to fold them… just generally allowing my…

Look within and love yourself

It’s really easy – and understandable – to look “out there” for signs that we’re lovable. And that, too often, has our self-image dependant on whether someone else bought a “good” gift for us or whether they remembered to call or whether they’re tuned into what would make us most happy. And that – quite…

Loving the Mom that You Are

What I want for the clients of Loving the Pregnant You first and foremost is for each of you to love the pregnant you, to like who you are and how you’re approaching your unique pregnancy journey. You won’t enjoy all moments or everything about being pregnant, certainly. Yet, with a conscious intention to discover…

Acknowledge, praise, celebrate YOU!

In many cultures around the world, the pregnant mother is revered and her pregnant condition is celebrated. The kinds of celebration and ritual are as varied as the cultures in which they reside. They range from reserving the best foods for the pregnant mom and having extended family assist with housework to decorating an expectant…

Pick what’s important to you

All too often we fall into the pitfall of trying to be superwoman, of trying to do it all, and of comparing ourselves to others who seem to do more or who seem to do better. How do we avoid this? One way is to understand what’s most important to you. What are your values? Is…

You don’t have to assume that it’ll happen to you

It’s well-known that there are physical ailments that are considered “common” during pregnancy. Morning sickness, fatigue, swollen ankles, back pain, and shortness of breath, to name a few. While these are common and many pregnant women experience these, I want to share the idea that you don’t have to get these ailments. You don’t need…